Salary Needed to Live in Redding as a Single

A single adult living independently needs approximately $20,248/year to live comfortably in Redding, CA — including 10% savings.

Comfortable Salary
$20,248
with 10% savings
Bare Minimum
$17,474
no savings buffer
Monthly Expenses
$1,063
2% below national avg

Detailed Monthly Budget for a Single in Redding

ExpenseReddingNat'l AvgDiff
🏠 Studio/1BR Rent$104$113-8%
🛒 Groceries$17$170%
⚡ Utilities$12$14-14%
🚗 Transportation$22$26-15%
🛡️ Car Insurance$188$215-13%
🏥 Health Insurance$49$54-9%
Internet$68$65+5%
Phone$88$85+4%
Dining & Social$312$300+4%
Entertainment$125$120+4%
Personal Care$78$75+4%
Total Monthly$1,063$1,084-2%

How We Calculated the Salary

Monthly expenses:$1,063
Target savings (10%):$137/mo
Monthly after-tax needed:$1,200
Effective tax rate:27%

Gross annual salary needed:$20,248

Other Household Types in Redding

Couple (No Kids)
$28,289/yr
$1,438/mo expenses
Family with Kids
$61,159/yr
$2,956/mo expenses
Retiree
$21,018/yr
$1,191/mo expenses

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FAQ

What salary does a single person need in Redding?
A single person needs approximately $20,248/year ($1,687/month gross) to live comfortably in Redding with a 10% savings rate.
How much is rent for a single person in Redding?
A studio/1br in Redding costs approximately $104/month, which is the largest single expense at 10% of the total budget.
Is Redding affordable for a single person?
Redding is roughly average for single person costs, requiring a salary close to the national median.
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