Cost of Living in Chandler, AZ
Chandler is about 24% more expensive than the national average.
What Things Cost
Compared to the US average (100)
Census ACS 2024
Census ACS 2024
BEA RPP 2023
BEA RPP 2023
Chandler at a Glance
On the median income of $110,284, state income tax is roughly $2,757/year.
Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.
Chandler is the tech hub of the Phoenix metro, home to Intel's largest semiconductor fabrication campus in the US, along with Microchip Technology, PayPal, and Northrop Grumman. Downtown Chandler has been revitalized with restaurants and a walkable district.
How People Get Around
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Who Lives Here
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Why People Move to Chandler
Tech jobs at Arizona cost of living with Arizona's 2.5% income tax. Intel's campus employs thousands. Downtown Chandler has genuine character. Schools are strong.
Neighborhoods
Downtown has the walkable core. Ocotillo is planned around a lake. Intel campus area has newer housing. South Chandler has the most recent development.
Things to Consider
Suburban and car-dependent outside the small downtown. Summer heat is extreme. City's identity is tied to Intel. Housing prices have risen as tech workers moved in.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chandler
Lower costs than California, Arizona's business-friendly policies, ASU engineering talent, flat terrain and dry climate ideal for semiconductor manufacturing, and available land for large campuses.
Very. Strong schools, well-maintained parks, low crime. The criticism is that it can feel generic outside downtown.
Chandler is more tech-oriented, family-focused, and affordable ($480K vs $700K median home). Scottsdale is more resort-oriented and upscale. They share the southeast Phoenix metro.