Chicago, Illinois vs. Hollister, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hollister, California is 55.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $155,773 in Hollister, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hollister, California is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Hollister
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Hollister, CA
Compared to Chicago, Hollister is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  59.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower