Antioch, CA vs Paterson, NJ
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
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 44.9 min). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 41). Antioch leads in median household income ($90,709 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Antioch, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 57.9 (#1957) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 117,096 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $595,248 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $90,709 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 44.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 26.8 |
| 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 | R+2.9 |
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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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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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