Zip 96002 (Redding, CA) Cost of Living


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Redding cost of living score
107.1
More expensive
7.1% higher
than the US average
28.6% lower
than the California average
Redding (zip 96002), California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 107.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.1% higher than the U.S. average and 28.6% higher than the average for California.

Zip 96002 (Redding, CA)

Housing costs in Redding?
A typical home costs $348,700, which is 3.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.5% less expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Redding costs $1,290 per month, which is 40.0% cheaper than the national average of $2,150 and 3.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,340.

Can I afford Redding?
To live comfortably in Redding (zip 96002), California, a minimum annual income of $66,960 for a family, and $39,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Redding?
Living in 96002 Redding, CA comes with a higher cost of living than the US average. The median house value in 96002 is $348,700, which is significantly more than the US average of $338,100. The cost of living in this area is 106.4 as compared to the US average of 100. This means that items that cost $100 elsewhere may cost a bit more here due to higher prices for housing and other goods and services. Despite the slightly higher costs, many people find it worthwhile to live in 96002 Redding due to its scenic beauty, abundant outdoor activities, and access to excellent amenities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesReddingCaliforniaUnited States
  107.1149.9100.0
  99.7105.1100
  122.398.3100.0
  114.1234.8100.0
  $348,700$733,500$338,100
  114.0%102.4%100.0%
  91.7133.1100.0
  110.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Redding
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Over 2 years ago

I read the previous 2 reviews and both are a bit wacky so I had to address the obvious here. This is a very decent pace to live but I have to disagree with the climate  More

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Over 5 years ago

ive lived in this city my whole life and i can not Wait to get out. you could be getting a taco at taco bell and see a horde of druggies ransacking a nearby gas station.  More

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