Antioch, CA vs Darien, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Antioch
57.9
#1957 nationally
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 16.6). Darien leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 44.9 min). Darien leads in cost of living index (122 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Darien, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 57.9 (#1957) | 75.1 (#500) |
| Population | 117,096 | 21,698 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,248 | $463,450 |
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $110,546 |
| Average Commute | 44.9 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+13.3 |
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57.9 Score
Antioch, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$595,248
Population
117,096
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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