Hollister, CA vs Laurel, MD
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hollister
62.4
#1858 nationally
Laurel
66.4
#1547 nationally
Laurel leads in cost of living index (125 vs 154). Laurel leads in walk score (53 vs 44). Hollister leads in crime level (9.1 vs 10.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollister, CA | Laurel, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1858) | 66.4 (#1547) |
| Population | 44,658 | 29,400 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,301 | $478,130 |
| Median Household Income | $95,764 | $92,035 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 9.1 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | D+13.9 |
D-
62.4 Score
Hollister, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,301
Population
44,658
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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D
66.4 Score
Laurel, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,130
Population
29,400
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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