What is the cost of living in Chandler, AZ?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Chandler has an overall cost of living index of 125, which is 1.2x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Arizona, Chandler has a cost of living index that's 1.2x higher than Arizona's index of 100.
The standard of living in Chandler ranks as #72 most affordable out of the 91 places we measured in Arizona. By definition, that implies Chandler ranks as the #19 most expensive place in the Grand Canyon State.
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Chandler Cost Of Living Vs. Arizona
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Chandler. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Chandler is 102.
The Groceries index in Chandler is 101.
The Health index in Chandler is 173.
The Housing index in Chandler is 100.
The Transportation index in Chandler is 115.
The Utilities index in Chandler is 108.
| Living Expense | Chandler | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 173 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 100 |
Chandler Cost Of Living Compared To Arizona Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Chandler, AZ Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Arizona, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Chandler is $524,155.
The Median Rent in Chandler is $1,902.
The Median Income in Chandler is $108,095.
The Home Value To Income in Chandler is 4.8x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Chandler is 0.21x.
Chandler, AZ Costs By Category
Detailed Chandler Services costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Chandler Groceries costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Chandler Health costs vs. Arizona
Detailed Chandler Transportation costs vs. Arizona
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Chandler
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Chandler. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Mesa, AZ has a cost of living index of 112, 0.9x Chandler.
Gilbert, AZ has a cost of living index of 129, 1.0x Chandler.
Tempe, AZ has a cost of living index of 117, 0.9x Chandler.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Chandler |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa, AZ | 511,764 | 112 | 0.9x |
| Gilbert, AZ | 280,262 | 129 | 1.0x |
| Tempe, AZ | 188,065 | 117 | 0.9x |
| San Tan Valley, AZ | 109,189 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Goodyear, AZ | 107,645 | 122 | 1.0x |
| Queen Creek, AZ | 71,867 | 132 | 1.1x |
| Maricopa, AZ | 67,163 | 113 | 0.9x |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 61,607 | 206 | 1.6x |
| Sun Lakes, AZ | 13,924 | 123 | 1.0x |
| Paradise Valley, AZ | 12,611 | 301 | 2.4x |
