Hollister, CA vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Hollister leads in walk score (44 vs 36). Vacaville leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 34.9 min). Vacaville leads in crime level (8.0 vs 9.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollister, CA | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1858) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 44,658 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,301 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $95,764 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+23.0 |
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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D
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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