Hackensack, NJ 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.

Hackensack

70.1

#1135 nationally

vs

Hollister

62.4

#1858 nationally

Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 44). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.1). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 154).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Hollister, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 62.4 (#1858)
Population 45,736 44,658
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $767,301
Median Household Income $79,133 $95,764
Average Commute 29.1 min 34.9 min
Walk Score 73 44
Crime Level 6.8 9.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 154
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+12.6