De Smet, ID vs Hollister, ID

De Smet is moderately more affordable than Hollister, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. De Smet scores 68 compared to 73 for Hollister, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hollister can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in De Smet is $920/month compared to $1,022/month in Hollister — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: De Smet is more affordable at $94,200 median vs $126,000.

Median household income in De Smet is $44,792 compared to $52,946 in Hollister (-15.4%). While Hollister is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of De Smet spend roughly 24.6% of their income on rent, more than the 23.2% in Hollister.