Concord, CA vs Hollister, CA

Hollister is moderately more affordable than Concord, with a 12.8% lower cost of living index. Concord scores 171 compared to 151 for Hollister, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Concord can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Concord is $2,226/month compared to $1,846/month in Hollister — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hollister is more affordable at $679,300 median vs $755,900.

Median household income in Concord is $109,195 compared to $101,979 in Hollister (+7.1%). The higher salaries in Concord partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Concord spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, more than the 21.7% in Hollister.