Hollister, ID vs Kamiah, ID

Kamiah is moderately more affordable than Hollister, with a 11.5% lower cost of living index. Hollister scores 73 compared to 65 for Kamiah, 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 Hollister is $1,022/month compared to $532/month in Kamiah — a 92% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Kamiah has cheaper rent, Hollister actually has lower median home values ($126,000 vs $202,800).

Median household income in Hollister is $52,946 compared to $35,433 in Kamiah (+49.4%). 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 Hollister spend roughly 23.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18% in Kamiah.