Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Redding, CA
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories
Redding
California
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,323
Violent Crime Index
170⚠ High
Population
93,327
Roseville
California
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58 ✓ Safer
Population
148,879 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Redding, CA
Pros
Homes cost $254k less ($343,000 vs $596,700)
Rent averages $662/mo less ($1,278 vs $1,940)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
6% cheaper overall cost of living than Roseville
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $44,942/yr
Violent crime (647.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Higher unemployment (5.9% vs 4.5%)
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
Roseville, CA
Pros
Households earn $44,942 more per year on average
66% less violent crime than Redding
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.4 pts lower (4.5%)
More college-educated — 44.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 100°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Cost of living runs 6% higher than Redding
Key Differences at a Glance
Redding
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Redding
Median Home Value
$254k less
$343,000 vs $596,700
Redding
Summer Heat
6.3°F warmer
July avg high 99.9°F vs 93.6°F
Roseville
Median Income
$44,942
$112,265 vs $67,323/yr
Roseville
Violent Crime
66% lower
219.2 vs 647.8 per 100k
Roseville
Unemployment
1.4 pp lower
4.5% vs 5.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Redding, CA | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $343,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,278 ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,323 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 4.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 16.6 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.9% | 19.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 136⚠ High | 62 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 170⚠ High | 58 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 83 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) | B (99) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.4% | 44.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Redding Elementary | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.2°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 99.9°F ✓ Warmer | 93.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4" | 20.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 93,327 | 148,879 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 22.7% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.4% ✓ More | 17.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Redding's cost of living index is 102.8 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Redding is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roseville leads 15 of 23 categories. Redding wins 8 and Roseville wins 15. 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 Redding to Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($343,000 vs $596,700 median home), income ($67,323 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Redding, CA and Roseville, CA are about 136 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.