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Cost of Living in Antioch, CA

Population 116,477 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,278
Median home value$629,700
Median household income$97,465

The median rent in Antioch, CA is $2,278/month, 12% higher than the California median and 61% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $629,700, 89% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $97,465 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 28.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $91,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,184/mo

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Antioch vs. California vs. U.S.

AntiochCaliforniaU.S.
Median rent$2,278$2,036$1,413
Median home value$629,700$734,700$332,700
Median household income$97,465$99,122$80,734
Homeownership rate63.6%55.9%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher23.9%37.1%35.7%
Poverty rate11.4%12.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.4%6.6%5.2%
Work from home12.7%17.2%15.1%
Median age38.437.938.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Antioch, CA?

The median gross rent in Antioch, CA is $2,278 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Antioch, CA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $91,120 a year in gross income.

Is Antioch, CA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 61% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in California

Los Angeles, CARent $1,933 · Income $81,939San Diego, CARent $2,313 · Income $108,077San Jose, CARent $2,669 · Income $146,427San Francisco, CARent $2,476 · Income $140,970Fresno, CARent $1,421 · Income $70,991Sacramento, CARent $1,779 · Income $87,321

Cities with a similar cost of living

Royal Palm Beach, FLRent $2,273 · Income $96,027Saugus, MARent $2,241 · Income $101,539Boston, MARent $2,147 · Income $97,344Malden, MARent $2,204 · Income $100,606Plantation, FLRent $2,240 · Income $92,541Harrison, NJRent $2,226 · Income $93,013

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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