Hazelton, ID vs Hollister, ID

Hazelton is moderately more affordable than Hollister, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Hazelton scores 63 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 Hazelton is $635/month compared to $1,022/month in Hollister — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Hazelton has cheaper rent, Hollister actually has lower median home values ($126,000 vs $148,400).

Median household income in Hazelton is $55,833 compared to $52,946 in Hollister (+5.5%). Hazelton offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hazelton spend roughly 13.6% of their income on rent, less than the 23.2% in Hollister.