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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Hollister, CA vs Monterey, CA

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Are people in Monterey older or younger than people in Hollister?
- The Median Age in Monterey is 4.1 years older than in Hollister.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monterey or Hollister?
- Monterey housing costs are 38.9% more expensive than Hollister housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monterey or Hollister?
- The average commute for residents of Monterey is 19.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hollister.

Things to do in Hollister?
Hollister, California is located in San Benito County offering its citizens great recreational centers plus multiple shopping options like Westridge Mall while also having nearby restaurants such as Qdoba Mexican Eats.

Things to do in Monterey?
Monterey, CA is an iconic beach city located on the Monterey Peninsula of California's central coast. This picturesque coastal community offers stunning beaches, world-class golf courses, fabulous restaurants and galleries, plus numerous other recreational activities.

 Hollister, CAMonterey, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,014329,725,481
 Median Income$87,761  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$735,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.24  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Hollister    2 Reviews
Jay · Hollister, CA
health and transportation
Over 16 years ago

Hollister, California has a wonderful bicycle store named Off the Chain Bikes. Brian Lucas owns and operates this store. His knowledge and passion for cycling is so  More

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Alex · Hollister, CA
Outdoor
Over 19 years ago

great dirt bike  More

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Reviews for Monterey    21 Reviews
JD · Monterey, CA
Here or Exit California
Over 8 years ago

The Monterey city area is an excellent place to live and one of the few California locales where it's relatively safe to raise a family. If I could no longer live here I  More

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s. Marie · Portland, OR
If you're not a millionaire good luck living here
Over 12 years ago

I grew up on the Monterey Peninsula and had to leave to climb out of poverty. The median income is $35,000 and outside of the military, the jobs are mostly service  More

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Olga · Ogden, UT
How wealthy are we talking about?
Over 13 years ago

My husband and I are just crazy about Monterey. I wonder if we take housing expenses (mortgage or rent) out of the picture, is Monterey still a very expensive city to  More

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