Cost of Living in Chandler, AZ

Population 278,123 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

147

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Chandler cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $470,000, rents near $1,806 a month.

Cost Overview

Housing 154

Rent 137

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Chandler

The median home value in Chandler is $469,800 — 54% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,806/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $103,691/year is 39% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Chandler has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$469,800

54% above avg

Zillow Home Value

$521,806

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,806/mo

37% above avg

Zillow Rent

$1,847/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.7x

Favors renting

Property Tax Rate

0.6%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$985

1 BR

$1,055

2 BR

$1,373

3 BR

$1,877

4 BR

$2,092

Owner-occupied 65.6%

Renter-occupied 34.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,806

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,420/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

26.2 min

3% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

22.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

65.5%

Carpooled

8.5%

Public transit

0.6%

Walked

0.9%

Bicycle

0.3%

Work from home

22.7%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%

Total Sales Tax 8.4%

State rate 5.6%

Avg local rate 2.8%

Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$103,691

39% above avg

Per Capita Income

$51,746

Unemployment Rate

3.6%

25% below avg

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Labor Force Participation

71.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%

Graduate degree 18.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4

Male median age 36.5

Female median age 38.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 72 — Moderate

11.2%

Good air days/yr

183

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

193

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Chandler, AZ?

Chandler has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in Chandler, AZ?

The median gross rent in Chandler is $1,806 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Chandler?

The median home value in Chandler is $469,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Chandler?

The median household income in Chandler is $103,691 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Chandler, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Chandler is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Chandler, AZ affordable?

Chandler is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

Chandler at a Glance

Population: 278,123
Median Income: $103,691
Home Value: $469,800
Median Rent: $1,806/mo
Unemployment: 3.6%
Sales Tax: 8.4%

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