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Measure ReddingCalifornia, United States Remove Redding MedfordOregon, United States Remove Medford
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 6.2 6.1
Connector Score 8.1 6.3
Safety — 5.9
Affordability 5.7 5.7
Transportation 8.5 8.5
Car-free friendliness 5.5 6.0
Walkability 4.1 4.8
Things to do 5.8 6.0
Food & dining 4.6 5.0
Places to stay 6.4 5.6
Nature & outdoors 6.0 7.5
Scenic value 5.8 9.0
Family friendliness 4.7 4.7
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.0 5.0
Nightlife 3.9 4.4
Remote-work friendliness 5.5 5.5
Road-trip convenience 7.0 5.8
Train-trip convenience 7.0 6.1
Bus-trip convenience 6.0 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $113 $140
Mid-range $163 $203
Luxury $276 $358
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 108 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,400 $1,350
Population 94K 86K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Train Bus Airport Camping Drive Train Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Redding — 2 h 30 min details
Character
Best for — Outdoors, History, Wine country
Known for National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Live music, Shopping Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Wineries & breweries, Live music
When to go Peak: June to September Peak: Summer and OSF season and holidays cost…

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