Chandler, AZ Cost of Living


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Chandler cost of living score
113
More expensive
13.0% higher
than the US average
6.2% higher
than the Arizona average
Chandler, Arizona gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 113, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.0% higher than the U.S. average and 6.2% lower than the average for Arizona.

Chandler, AZ

Housing costs in Chandler?
A typical home costs $499,800, which is 47.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.7% more expensive than the average Arizona home, at $407,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chandler costs $2,140 per month, which is 49.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% more than the state average of $1,550.

Can I afford Chandler?
To live comfortably in Chandler, Arizona, a minimum annual income of $95,760 for a family, and $72,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chandler?
Chandler, Arizona has lots of attractions along with a competitive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can take advantage of different types of housing options ranging from low cost single family homes to modern townhouses - while renters also have access to some attractive deals these days too. Furthermore, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you elect Chandler as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChandlerArizonaUnited States
  113.0106.4100.0
  9996.1100
  92.597.3100.0
  145.7119.7100.0
  $499,800$407,400$338,100
  101.6%102.7%100.0%
  112.0107.0100.0
  105.393.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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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I have grown up in Chandler for almost 25 years and left in 2012, used to live near downtown with apartments that were affordable on a minimum wage job, until i could  More

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I lived here 20 years ago, left to work in a different AZ city and returned four years ago. Unfortunately, the city is on a decline and COVID sped it up. The city is  More

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