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Cost of living in Shasta County, CA

Part of the Redding Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,304/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 181,554 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,229 37%
Federal tax $510 15%
Healthcare $480 15%
Groceries $397 12%
Transport $320 10%
Energy $217 7%
State tax $91 3%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Shasta County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,151
per month
1 bedroom
$1,229
per month
2 bedroom
$1,613
per month
3 bedroom
$2,260
per month
4 bedroom
$2,709
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Shasta County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$71,931
per year
Individual earnings
$41,227
per year
Per capita
$38,746
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Shasta County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$347,200
Annual property tax
$2,442

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Shasta County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 30.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$50
per month
Annual total
$2,604
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Shasta County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
6.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Shasta County

State and local tax rates for California.

State income tax
13.3%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
7.3%
Combined sales tax
8.8%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Shasta County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.5 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
8.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Shasta County

What it costs to live in Shasta County each month.

Single person
$3,304
per month
  • Rent $1,229
  • Energy $217
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $397
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $91
Couple
$5,011
per month
  • Rent $1,613
  • Energy $260
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $658
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $279
Family
$7,865
per month
  • Rent $2,260
  • Energy $326
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $998
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $847
  • State tax $279

Frequently asked questions about Shasta County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Shasta County?

In Shasta County, CA, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,229 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,613 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,260 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Shasta County?

In Shasta County, CA, the average household income is $71,931 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,227 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Shasta County?

The estimated cost of living in Shasta County, CA is approximately $3,304 per month for a single person, $5,011 for a couple, $7,865 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Shasta County?

The combined sales tax rate in Shasta County, CA is 8.85%, which includes the California state rate of 7.25% plus an average local rate of 1.60%.

Is Shasta County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Shasta County, CA would need approximately $3,304 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $71,931 per year ($5,994 per month). Shasta County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Shasta County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Shasta County, CA is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 6.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Shasta County?

The average home value in Shasta County, CA is $347,200, with average annual property taxes of $2,442, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Shasta County compare to other areas?

You can compare Shasta County, CA with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Shasta County is in the Redding, CA metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources