Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Bellevue, WA
VS
Redding, CA
🏆 Redding leads 13 of 23 categories
Bellevue
Washington
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
113.0⚠ High
Median Household Income
$149,551 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
36 ✓ Safer
Population
150,606 ✓ Larger
Redding
California
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,323
Violent Crime Index
170⚠ High
Population
93,327
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Bellevue, WA
Pros
Households earn $82,228 more per year on average
79% less violent crime than Redding
More college-educated — 70.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Violent crime is well below the national average (138.6 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.9 pts lower (4.0%)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 100°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,139,500
Higher rents — median is $2,422/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 113.0)
Property crime (3339.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Redding, CA
Pros
Homes cost $797k less ($343,000 vs $1,139,500)
Rent averages $1144/mo less ($1,278 vs $2,422)
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
10% cheaper overall cost of living than Bellevue
Milder winters — January highs near 57°F vs 47°F
Cons
Median income trails Bellevue by $82,228/yr
Violent crime (647.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (5.9% vs 4.0%)
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Bellevue
Median Income
$82,228
$149,551 vs $67,323/yr
Bellevue
Violent Crime
79% lower
138.6 vs 647.8 per 100k
Bellevue
Unemployment
1.9 pp lower
4.0% vs 5.9% unemployment
Redding
Cost of Living
10% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 113.0 (100 = US avg)
Redding
Median Home Value
$797k less
$343,000 vs $1,139,500
Redding
Summer Heat
23.4°F warmer
July avg high 99.9°F vs 76.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | Redding, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 113.0⚠ High | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $1,139,500⚠ High | $343,000⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,422⚠ High | $1,278 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $149,551 ✓ Higher | $67,323 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.6 min | 16.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 29.9% ✓ Higher | 6.9% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 85 ✓ Safer | 136⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 36 ✓ Safer | 170⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 159⚠ High | 83 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | C (77) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 20.4:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.0% ✓ Higher | 26.4% |
| High School or Higher | 95.9% ✓ Higher | 92.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Bellevue School District | Redding Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.4°F | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 76.5°F | 99.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 43.9" | 41.4" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 3.8" | 0.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 150,606 ✓ Larger | 93,327 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 38.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% | 54.9% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 14.6% | 19.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Bellevue's cost of living index is 113.0 vs Redding's 102.8 (US average = 100).
Redding is 10% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Redding leads 13 of 23 categories. Bellevue wins 10 and Redding wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Bellevue to Redding or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($1,139,500 vs $343,000 median home), income ($149,551 vs $67,323), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Bellevue, WA and Redding, CA are about 486 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.