Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Atlanta, GA
VS
Chandler, AZ
🏆 Chandler leads 15 of 23 categories
Atlanta
Georgia
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$77,655
Violent Crime Index
221⚠ High
Population
494,838 ✓ Larger
Chandler
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$99,374 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Atlanta, GA
Pros
More college-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's or higher
Rent averages $163/mo less ($1,512 vs $1,675)
Cooler summers — July highs near 90°F vs 106°F
Homes cost $28k less ($395,600 vs $423,900)
Smaller class sizes — 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (840.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Chandler by $21,719/yr
Property crime (3748.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.8% vs 3.8%)
Chandler, AZ
Pros
84% less violent crime than Atlanta
Households earn $21,719 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.0 pts lower (3.8%)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 54°F
Commutes run 3 min shorter each way
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,675/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Pricier housing — median home is $423,900
Key Differences at a Glance
Atlanta
Cost of Living
1% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 101.4 (100 = US avg)
Atlanta
Median Home Value
$28k less
$395,600 vs $423,900
Chandler
Median Income
$21,719
$99,374 vs $77,655/yr
Chandler
Violent Crime
84% lower
133.4 vs 840.6 per 100k
Chandler
Unemployment
2.0 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.8% unemployment
Chandler
Summer Heat
15.9°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 90.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Chandler, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 101.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $395,600⚠ High ✓ Lower | $423,900⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,512⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,675⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $77,655 | $99,374 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8%⚠ High | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 27.5 min | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 23.2% ✓ Higher | 19.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 204⚠ High | 50 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 221⚠ High | 35 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 178⚠ High | 72 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A (120) ✓ Better | B+ (109) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.1:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 57.3% ✓ Higher | 46.2% |
| High School or Higher | 92.9% | 94.2% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Atlanta Public Schools | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 53.7°F | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 90.0°F | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.8" | 8.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 494,838 ✓ Larger | 275,618 |
| Median Age | 33.6 | 37.0 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 45.7% | 64.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | 23.5% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.0% | 12.5% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta's cost of living index is 100.9 vs Chandler's 101.4 (US average = 100).
Atlanta is 0% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chandler leads 15 of 23 categories. Atlanta wins 8 and Chandler wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Atlanta to Chandler or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($395,600 vs $423,900 median home), income ($77,655 vs $99,374), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Atlanta, GA and Chandler, AZ are about 1,576 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.