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San Jose vs Redding
San Jose 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 Jose to Redding
In 2022-2023, 89 households filed a move from San Jose to Redding (about 143 people, average adjusted gross income $92,079). 51 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $3,011 in San Jose and $1,105 in Redding. San Jose 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 136% in San Jose.
Redding averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 102°F and January nights around 37°F. San Jose is 257 sunny days, 84°F in July, 42°F in January. Commutes average 20 minutes in Redding and 29 in San Jose.
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, 89 households moved San Jose → Redding (about 143 people, average AGI $92,079). 51 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 Jose and Redding changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 322 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,050–$3,900
- Container or pod
- $1,400–$2,650
- Rent a truck
- $600–$1,100
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Questions
Is Redding cheaper than San Jose after tax and rent?
Yes. Redding leaves about $2,263 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $3,011 in San Jose 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 Jose 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.