Antioch, CA vs Hollister, CA

Hollister is moderately more affordable than Antioch, with a 5.1% lower cost of living index. Antioch scores 159 compared to 151 for Hollister, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Antioch can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Antioch is $2,241/month compared to $1,846/month in Hollister — a 21% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hollister has cheaper rent, Antioch actually has lower median home values ($607,400 vs $679,300).

Median household income in Antioch is $94,256 compared to $101,979 in Hollister (-7.6%). Hollister offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Antioch spend roughly 28.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Hollister.