Alameda, CA vs Hollister, CA

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.

Alameda

63.4

#1768 nationally

vs

Hollister

62.4

#1858 nationally

Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 44). Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $95,764). Hollister leads in cost of living index (154 vs 206).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alameda, CA Hollister, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.4 (#1768) 62.4 (#1858)
Population 75,353 44,658
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,156,096 $767,301
Median Household Income $129,917 $95,764
Average Commute 33.4 min 34.9 min
Walk Score 68 44
Crime Level 8.7 9.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 206 154
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 D+12.6