Hollister, CA

Yes — Hollister is about 56% more expensive than the national average, with an overall Cost Index of 156. Housing is the biggest factor: the typical home here is valued around $679,300, and monthly rents average roughly $1,846. Day-to-day costs like groceries and utilities tend to run closer to the national norm.

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,846, while local median household income is $101,979. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 22% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

California has a progressive state income tax with a top rate of 13.3%. The effective property tax rate is 0.71%. On a home worth $679,300, that translates to roughly $4,823 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.85% on everyday purchases.

The typical monthly rent in Hollister is around $1,846. That's about 37% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $679,300, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

The median home in Hollister is valued at $679,300. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $3,435/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 65% of residents here own their homes.

Grocery prices in Hollister are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 105, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are on the high side (index: 157). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

Hollister is a smaller city with a population of about 43,003. The median age of residents is 33.6, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 9.96%, near the national average of 12.4%.