Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Tracy, CA
🏆 Chandler leads 20 of 22 categories
Chandler
Arizona
20
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Tracy
California
2
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.4⚠ High
Median Household Income
$111,717 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
79
Population
94,027
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chandler, AZ
Pros
56% less violent crime than Tracy
Homes cost $193k less ($423,900 vs $617,300)
Commutes run 19 min shorter each way
Rent averages $487/mo less ($1,675 vs $2,162)
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (3.8%)
Cons
Median income trails Tracy by $12,343/yr
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Tracy, CA
Pros
Households earn $12,343 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 93°F vs 106°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $617,300
Higher rents — median is $2,162/mo
Higher unemployment (5.4% vs 3.8%)
Longer commutes — 43.5 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 107.4 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Violent Crime
56% lower
133.4 vs 301.4 per 100k
Chandler
Median Home Value
$193k less
$423,900 vs $617,300
Chandler
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.4% unemployment
Chandler
Summer Heat
12.7°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 93.2°F
Tracy
Median Income
$12,343
$111,717 vs $99,374/yr
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 107.4⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $617,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,162⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 | $111,717 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.4%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 43.5 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% ✓ Higher | 11.4% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 ✓ Safer | 78 |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 79 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 76 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | C- (71) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% ✓ Higher | 24.4% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 83.9% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Jefferson Elementary |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 57.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 93.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 12.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" | 0.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 94,027 |
| Median Age | 37.0 ✓ Older | 34.4 |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% ✓ Higher | 64.0% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | 26.6% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.5% ✓ More | 9.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Tracy's 107.4 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 22 decided categories above, Chandler leads 20 of 22 categories. Chandler wins 20 and Tracy wins 2. 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 Tracy or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $617,300 median home), income ($99,374 vs $111,717), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Tracy, CA are about 621 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.