Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Vancouver, WA
🏆 Chandler leads 17 of 23 categories
Chandler
Arizona
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Vancouver
Washington
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
106.6⚠ High
Median Household Income
$73,626
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
190,700
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Chandler, AZ
Pros
77% less violent crime than Vancouver
Households earn $25,748 more per year on average
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.8 pts lower (3.8%)
More college-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 47°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $1,675/mo
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Pricier housing — median home is $423,900
Vancouver, WA
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 81°F vs 106°F
Rent averages $150/mo less ($1,525 vs $1,675)
Homes cost $21k less ($403,400 vs $423,900)
Cons
Median income trails Chandler by $25,748/yr
Violent crime (582.3/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3407.3/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (5.6% vs 3.8%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 106.6 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Median Income
$25,748
$99,374 vs $73,626/yr
Chandler
Violent Crime
77% lower
133.4 vs 582.3 per 100k
Chandler
Unemployment
1.8 pp lower
3.8% vs 5.6% unemployment
Chandler
Summer Heat
25.0°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 80.9°F
Vancouver
Median Home Value
$21k less
$403,400 vs $423,900
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Vancouver, WA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 106.6⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High | $403,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High | $1,525⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 ✓ Higher | $73,626 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min | 23.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% ✓ Higher | 13.8% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 ✓ Safer | 157⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 | 17.0:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% ✓ Higher | 31.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 91.3% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Evergreen School District (Clark) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 47.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 80.9°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 44.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 4.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 190,700 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% ✓ Higher | 50.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 21.5% |
| Over 65 | 12.5% | 16.1% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Vancouver's 106.6 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chandler leads 17 of 23 categories. Chandler wins 17 and Vancouver 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 Vancouver or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $403,400 median home), income ($99,374 vs $73,626), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Vancouver, WA are about 1,026 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.