Cities Similar to Chandler, AZ
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Chandler, AZ
1. Plano, TX
285,494 people · Southwest
COL Index
106.0
Home value
$496K
Rent estimate
$2,000/mo
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Compare →2. Gilbert, AZ
267,918 people · Southwest
COL Index
108.0
Home value
$541K
Rent estimate
$1,950/mo
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Compare →3. Glendale, AZ
248,325 people · Southwest
COL Index
101.0
Home value
$398K
Rent estimate
$1,560/mo
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Compare →4. Irving, TX
256,684 people · Southwest
COL Index
99.0
Home value
$373K
Rent estimate
$1,665/mo
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Compare →5. Mesa, AZ
504,258 people · Southwest
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$395K
Rent estimate
$1,535/mo
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Compare →6. Arlington, TX
394,266 people · Southwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$292K
Rent estimate
$1,535/mo
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Compare →7. Garland, TX
246,018 people · Southwest
COL Index
97.0
Home value
$273K
Rent estimate
$1,600/mo
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Compare →8. Scottsdale, AZ
241,361 people · Southwest
COL Index
125.0
Home value
$842K
Rent estimate
$1,975/mo
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Compare →9. Austin, TX
978,908 people · Southwest
COL Index
103.0
Home value
$558K
Rent estimate
$1,685/mo
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Compare →10. Albuquerque, NM
564,559 people · Southwest
COL Index
95.0
Home value
$337K
Rent estimate
$1,205/mo
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Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Chandler
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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