Chandler, AZ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Chandler, Arizona?
$7,980 / month
for a family, 47.8% more expensive than the national average A total of $95,760 for the year for a family.
$6,033 / month
for a single person, 26.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $72,400 for the year for a single person.

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
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesChandlerArizonaUnited States
    Unlock106.4100.0
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    Unlock$407,400$338,100
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  105.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 1 years ago

Mesa is such a medium sized city but so big for it's size that even if you drive 20 minutes you still will be in Mesa. In West Mesa it's where all the services for  More

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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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