Hollister, CA vs Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Hollister leads in crime level (9.1 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 154). Hollister leads in median household income ($95,764 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollister, CA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1858) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 44,658 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,301 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $95,764 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+5.5 |
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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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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