Hollister, CA vs Ithaca, NY
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 median household income ($95,764 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 34.9 min). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollister, CA | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,658 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,301 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $95,764 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+50.6 |
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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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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