Antioch, IL vs Berkeley, IL

Antioch, IL and Berkeley, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.1% difference in their overall index. Antioch scores 94 while Berkeley scores 93 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $1,118/month compared to $1,292/month in Berkeley — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Antioch has cheaper rent, Berkeley actually has lower median home values ($222,400 vs $299,700).

Median household income in Antioch is $118,635 compared to $83,224 in Berkeley (+42.5%). While Antioch is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 11.3% of their income on rent, less than the 18.6% in Berkeley.