Redlands, CA vs Soledad, CA

Soledad is moderately more affordable than Redlands, with a 5.4% lower cost of living index. Redlands scores 142 compared to 135 for Soledad, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Redlands can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Redlands is $1,883/month compared to $1,604/month in Soledad — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Soledad is more affordable at $571,600 median vs $583,000.

Median household income in Redlands is $99,158 compared to $93,204 in Soledad (+6.4%). While Redlands is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Redlands spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 20.7% in Soledad.

Climate-wise, Redlands is notably warmer with an average of 63.3°F compared to 58.1°F in Soledad. Soledad receives more rainfall at 12.6" per year compared to 10.7" in Redlands.