Central, LA 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.
Hollister
62.4
#1858 nationally
Hollister leads in walk score (44 vs 7). Central leads in cost of living index (107 vs 154). Central leads in crime level (7.1 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central, LA | Hollister, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,781 | 44,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $767,301 |
| Median Household Income | $82,714 | $95,764 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+11.1 | D+12.6 |
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Score
Central, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Population
29,781
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
7
Median Income
$82,714
Southeast
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D-
62.4 Score
Hollister, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,301
Population
44,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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