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San Diego vs Redding
San Diego and Redding
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Redding are close to the US rate in this release, 5.9 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at San Diego to Redding
In 2022-2023, 68 households filed a move from San Diego to Redding (about 125 people, average adjusted gross income $76,765). 96 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,105 in Redding. San Diego has a state tax on wages. Redding has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Redding is 91% of the national level for the same work, against 109% in San Diego.
Redding averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 102°F and January nights around 37°F. San Diego is 266 sunny days, 78°F in July, 50°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Redding and 27 in San Diego.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 68 households moved San Diego → Redding (about 125 people, average AGI $76,765). 96 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between San Diego and Redding changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 731 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,600–$4,850
- Container or pod
- $1,800–$3,400
- Rent a truck
- $900–$1,700
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Questions
Is Redding cheaper than San Diego after tax and rent?
Yes. Redding leaves about $1,319 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $2,292 in San Diego and $1,105 in Redding.
Does Redding have state income tax?
Redding is in California, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from San Diego to Redding?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.