Cost of Living in Redding, CA
Redding, CA — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
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What would you need to earn in Redding, CA to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Prices in Redding, CA vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.7 | +0.7% |
| Housing | 89.4 | −10.6% |
| Goods | 105.2 | +5.2% |
| Utilities | 157.7 | +57.7% |
| Other services | 100.3 | +0.3% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Redding, CA
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,172 | $46,880/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,212 | $48,480/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $63,600/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,211 | $88,440/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,667 | $106,680/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Redding, CA
- Federal income tax$3,690
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,033
- Medicare (1.45%)$709
- California income tax$985
- CA State Disability Insurance (SDI)$636
- Take-home pay$39,867
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 6.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Redding, CA
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Redding, CA expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Redding, CA metro area are 100.7% of the U.S. average, with housing at 89.4%. It is the #77 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Redding, CA?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $60,410 in Redding, CA (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $48,920.
How much is rent in Redding, CA?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Redding, CA are $1,172 for a studio, $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms and $2,211 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Redding, CA
Management Occupations
- General and Operations Manager — $98,510
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Accountant and Auditor — $78,990
- Management Analyst — $78,480
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $83,780
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $44,430
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $134,350
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $74,140
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $46,210
- Nursing Assistant — $44,880
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,320
Protective Service Occupations
- Security Guard — $42,330
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $44,950
- Cooks, Fast Food — $39,920
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $39,160
- Cooks, Restaurant — $38,200
- Waiter and Waitress — $34,320
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $37,860
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $35,900
Sales and Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $48,350
- Retail Salesperson — $36,450
- Cashier — $34,900
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $71,960
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $51,090
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $49,940
- Customer Service Representative — $47,890
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $47,510
- Office Clerks, General — $45,120
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- Construction Laborer — $55,790
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $47,820
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $57,350
- Light Truck Driver — $44,120
- Stocker and Order Filler — $38,250
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,620