Cost of Living in Redding, CA (2026)

What it costs to live in Redding

At $998 per month for a one-bedroom, Redding sits well below the national median of $1,300 (23% less). The median household income here is $70,466, and a one-bedroom lease absorbs about 17% of that — leaving room under the 30% affordability threshold. The median home value of $382,300 is about 5.4× median income — well above the 3× rule of thumb, making ownership a stretch on a typical local salary. Utilities here run about $313/month — 53% above the national average of $205, driven by local climate and energy rates. Overall prices in the area run 11% above the national level (BEA regional price parity index: 110.72). Use the calculator above to see how far your income goes, with rent and utilities prefilled from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data.