Hollister, ID vs Troy, ID

Hollister is moderately more affordable than Troy, with a 13.2% lower cost of living index. Hollister scores 73 compared to 84 for Troy, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Troy 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 $958/month in Troy — a 7% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Troy has cheaper rent, Hollister actually has lower median home values ($126,000 vs $270,800).

Median household income in Hollister is $52,946 compared to $87,589 in Troy (-39.6%). While Troy 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 13.1% in Troy.