salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,280 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 336 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Antioch?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Antioch
| Size | Antioch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,438 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,188 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,798 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,307 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Antioch overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Antioch, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Antioch
Life in Antioch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Antioch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,987 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $629,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $62,970 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Antioch, CA?
Renting in Antioch costs a median of about $2,382 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Antioch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,280 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Antioch cheap or expensive?
Antioch is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $105,116. It ranks 336th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Antioch?
The median homeowner in Antioch pays $4,762 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.
Is Antioch more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Antioch?
The median home value in Antioch is $629,700, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
116,477 people live in Antioch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.