salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 16.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,040 a year. That is $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of California. It is number 146 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Redding?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Redding
| Size | Redding | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,055 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,058 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,388 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,040 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,627 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Redding overall?
Everyday prices in the Redding metro area are 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Redding
Life in Redding
What jobs pay in Redding
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $166,800 | 12.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $160,480 | 13.3% |
| Physician Assistant | $150,010 | 14.2% |
| Registered Nurse | $134,350 | 15.9% |
| Lawyer | $133,900 | 15.9% |
| Software Developer | $129,230 | 16.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $126,000 | 16.9% |
| Dental Hygienist | $118,130 | 18.0% |
| Police Officer | $107,270 | 19.9% |
| Operations Manager | $98,510 | 21.6% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $96,980 | 22.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $83,780 | 25.4% |
| Accountant | $78,990 | 27.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,140 | 28.7% |
| Carpenter | $71,750 | 29.7% |
| Electrician | $69,540 | 30.6% |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,140 | 31.3% |
| Firefighter | $65,170 | 32.7% |
| HVAC Technician | $63,020 | 33.8% |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 34.8% |
| Truck Driver | $57,350 | 37.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,890 | 44.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $46,210 | 46.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $44,880 | 47.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $38,200 | 55.8% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,620 | 56.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $36,450 | 58.5% |
| Cashier | $34,900 | 61.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,320 | 62.1% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Redding?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $877 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $382,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,230 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Redding, CA?
Renting in Redding costs a median of about $1,776 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Redding?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,040 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Redding cheap or expensive?
Redding is rated OK: rent takes 28.0% of the typical household income of $75,998. It ranks 146th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Redding?
The median homeowner in Redding pays $2,673 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Redding more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Redding?
The median home value in Redding is $382,300, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
93,409 people live in Redding. Numbers are typical (middle) values.