Redding, CA at a glance
Median household income
$70,466$5,872 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Redding, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Redding, CA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Redding, CA MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,172 | $14,064 | $46,880 | 20% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,212 | $14,544 | $48,480 | 20.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,590 | $19,080 | $63,600 | 27.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,211 | $26,532 | $88,440 | 37.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,667 | $32,004 | $106,680 | 45.4% |
What a typical income covers in Redding, CA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,466 a year ($5,872 a month before tax).
What $70,466 leaves after California taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Redding, CA: common questions
What is the median household income in Redding, CA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Redding, CA is $70,466 per year (approximately $5,872 per month).
What is the average rent in Redding, CA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,172 for a studio, $1,212 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two, $2,211 for three and $2,667 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Redding, CA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.7% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.7, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Redding, CA?
To keep a $1,590 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $63,600 a year, or $5,300 a month. That is 90% of what the typical household in Redding, CA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Redding, CA?
On the local median income of $70,466 ($5,872 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,936 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,762 for everything else and $1,174 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,590 takes 54% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Redding, CA?
Homes in California paid 34.7¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $313. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.