Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Fremont, CA
🏆 Chandler leads 17 of 22 categories
Chandler
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Fremont
California
5
wins
Cost of Living Index
118.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$169,023 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
52
Population
228,795
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chandler, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $808k less ($423,900 vs $1,231,500)
Rent averages $1149/mo less ($1,675 vs $2,824)
32% less violent crime than Fremont
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
17% cheaper overall cost of living than Fremont
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Fremont by $69,649/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Fremont, CA
Pros
Households earn $69,649 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (195.7 vs 380/100k)
Cooler summers — July highs near 77°F vs 106°F
More college-educated — 61.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $1,231,500
Higher rents — median is $2,824/mo
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 118.2)
Cost of living runs 17% higher than Chandler
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
17% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 118.2 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Violent Crime
32% lower
133.4 vs 195.7 per 100k
Chandler
Median Home Value
$808k less
$423,900 vs $1,231,500
Chandler
Summer Heat
28.9°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 77.0°F
Fremont
Median Income
$69,649
$169,023 vs $99,374/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Fremont, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 118.2⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,231,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,824⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 | $169,023 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.0%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 33.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% | 28.1% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 ✓ Safer | 75 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 52 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 111⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B+ (107) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 24.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% | 61.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 93.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Fremont Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 58.1°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 77.0°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 14.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 228,795 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 38.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% ✓ Higher | 60.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 12.5% | 13.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Fremont's 118.2 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 17% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Chandler leads 17 of 22 categories. Chandler wins 17 and Fremont wins 5. 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 Chandler to Fremont or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $1,231,500 median home), income ($99,374 vs $169,023), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Fremont, CA are about 638 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.