Redding Metro Area, CA Economy


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Redding, CA Metro Area is a great place to live and work. The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment is much lower than the US average at $1,340 a month. Grocery costs are also lower in Redding with an index of 100 versus the US average of 100. The area is well known for its outdoor activities, including hiking and camping in nearby Lassen Volcanic National Park and Shasta State Historic Park. Redding has a lot of small businesses like trading posts, farmers markets, vintage shops and art galleries. There are also several popular restaurants like The Vagabond Rose Cafe & Bakery and Redding Brewing Company. In Redding you can experience the best of both worlds; relaxation in nature or arts and culture in downtown Redding's Art District.

Redding Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 7.5%. The US average is 6.0%.

Redding Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -4.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Redding Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Redding Metro Area is 7.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Redding Metro Area is 9.3%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Redding Metro Area
- The average income of a Redding Metro Area resident is $33,507 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Redding Metro Area resident is $61,937 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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