Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Roseville, CA
🏆 Chandler leads 16 of 22 categories
Chandler
Arizona
16
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Roseville
California
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
108.9⚠ High
Median Household Income
$112,265 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
58
Population
148,879
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chandler, AZ
Pros
39% less violent crime than Roseville
Homes cost $173k less ($423,900 vs $596,700)
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Rent averages $265/mo less ($1,675 vs $1,940)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 0.7 pts lower (3.8%)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Cons
Median income trails Roseville by $12,891/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Roseville, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (219.2 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $12,891 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 94°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $596,700
Higher rents — median is $1,940/mo
Higher unemployment (4.5% vs 3.8%)
Longer commutes — 27.7 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 108.9 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Violent Crime
39% lower
133.4 vs 219.2 per 100k
Chandler
Median Home Value
$173k less
$423,900 vs $596,700
Chandler
Unemployment
0.7 pp lower
3.8% vs 4.5% unemployment
Chandler
Summer Heat
12.3°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 93.6°F
Roseville
Median Income
$12,891
$112,265 vs $99,374/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Roseville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 108.9⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $596,700⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,940⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 | $112,265 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 27.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% ✓ Higher | 19.1% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 ✓ Safer | 62 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 58 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 | 68 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 21.6:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% ✓ Higher | 44.4% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% | 95.5% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Roseville City Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 55.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 93.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 20.2" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 148,879 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 39.8 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% | 68.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 22.7% |
| Over 65 | 12.5% | 17.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Roseville's 108.9 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Chandler leads 16 of 22 categories. Chandler wins 16 and Roseville wins 6. 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 Roseville or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $596,700 median home), income ($99,374 vs $112,265), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Roseville, CA are about 650 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.