| | Irvine, CA | Chandler, AZ | United States |
| Overall | 164.9 | 113.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 105.6 | 99.0 | 100 |
| Health | 93.4 | 92.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 353.4 | 145.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,128,000 | $499,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 10,160.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 111.0 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 155.8 | 105.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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As someone that has lived in Chandler nearly my whole life. I understand Chandler has it's fair share of problems in recent decades from affordability to certain areas More
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