Antioch, CA vs Mesquite, TX
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
Mesquite
71.8
#958 nationally
Mesquite leads in cost of living index (98 vs 149). Mesquite leads in average commute (32.1 min vs 44.9 min). Antioch leads in median household income ($90,709 vs $69,649).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Mesquite, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 57.9 (#1957) | 71.8 (#958) |
| Population | 117,096 | 147,317 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,248 | $261,109 |
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $69,649 |
| Average Commute | 44.9 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+22.2 |
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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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71.8 Score
Mesquite, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$261,109
Population
147,317
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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