Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Redding, CA
VS
South Gate, CA
🏆 Redding leads 17 of 23 categories
Redding
California
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$67,323 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
170⚠ High
Population
93,327 ✓ Larger
South Gate
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$67,188
Violent Crime Index
138⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
92,381
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Redding, CA
Pros
Homes cost $236k less ($343,000 vs $578,900)
Commutes run 16 min shorter each way
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (5.9%)
13% cheaper overall cost of living than South Gate
More college-educated — 26.4% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $122/mo less ($1,278 vs $1,400)
Cons
Violent crime (647.8/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Hot summers — July highs average 100°F
South Gate, CA
Pros
19% less violent crime than Redding
Cooler summers — July highs near 82°F vs 100°F
Milder winters — January highs near 68°F vs 57°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.0:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $578,900
Violent crime (525.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Cost of living runs 13% higher than Redding
Key Differences at a Glance
Redding
Cost of Living
13% cheaper
COL index 102.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Redding
Median Home Value
$236k less
$343,000 vs $578,900
Redding
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
5.9% vs 7.9% unemployment
Redding
Summer Heat
17.9°F warmer
July avg high 99.9°F vs 82.0°F
South Gate
Violent Crime
19% lower
525.6 vs 647.8 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Redding, CA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 102.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $343,000⚠ High ✓ Lower | $578,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,278 ✓ Lower | $1,400⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $67,323 ✓ Higher | $67,188 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.9%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 16.6 min ✓ Shorter | 32.3 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.9% ✓ Higher | 6.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 136⚠ High ✓ Safer | 152⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 170⚠ High | 138⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 83 ✓ Safer | 171⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C (77) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 20.4:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.4% ✓ Higher | 11.5% |
| High School or Higher | 92.8% ✓ Higher | 58.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Redding Elementary | Westbrook Academy District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 57.2°F | 68.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 99.9°F ✓ Warmer | 82.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 41.4" | 14.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 93,327 ✓ Larger | 92,381 |
| Median Age | 38.8 ✓ Older | 33.7 |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.9% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | 24.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 19.4% ✓ More | 11.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Redding's cost of living index is 102.8 vs South Gate's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Redding is 13% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Redding leads 17 of 23 categories. Redding wins 17 and South Gate wins 6. 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 South Gate or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($343,000 vs $578,900 median home), income ($67,323 vs $67,188), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Redding, CA and South Gate, CA are about 512 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.