Chandler, AZ vs Tempe, AZ

Tempe is moderately more affordable than Chandler, with a 7.9% lower cost of living index. Chandler scores 130 compared to 120 for Tempe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Chandler can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chandler is $1,806/month compared to $1,623/month in Tempe — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Tempe is more affordable at $421,900 median vs $469,800.

Median household income in Chandler is $103,691 compared to $77,643 in Tempe (+33.5%). While Chandler is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chandler spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.1% in Tempe.