Seattle, Washington vs. Redding, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redding, California is 35.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,243 in Redding, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Redding, California is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Redding
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Redding, CA
Compared to Seattle, Redding is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% lower
      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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.0% higher
  Commute
  33.2% lower
  Health
  38.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower