Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Chandler, AZ
VS
Westminster, CO
🏆 Chandler leads 21 of 23 categories
Chandler
Arizona
21
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$99,374 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
35 ✓ Safer
Population
275,618 ✓ Larger
Westminster
Colorado
2
wins
Cost of Living Index
105.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$90,651
Violent Crime Index
80
Population
115,502
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 Westminster
Violent crime is well below the national average (133.4 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 48°F
Homes cost $43k less ($423,900 vs $467,200)
Households earn $8,723 more per year on average
More college-educated — 46.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Hot summers — July highs average 106°F
Westminster, CO
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 91°F vs 106°F
Cons
Property crime (3540.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $467,200
Median income trails Chandler by $8,723/yr
Snowy winters — about 55" of snow per year
Key Differences at a Glance
Chandler
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 101.4 vs 105.5 (100 = US avg)
Chandler
Median Income
$8,723
$99,374 vs $90,651/yr
Chandler
Violent Crime
56% lower
133.4 vs 303.6 per 100k
Chandler
Median Home Value
$43k less
$423,900 vs $467,200
Chandler
Summer Heat
14.8°F warmer
July avg high 105.9°F vs 91.1°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 101.4⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 105.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $423,900⚠ High ✓ Lower | $467,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,675⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,732⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $99,374 ✓ Higher | $90,651 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 4.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 24.2 min ✓ Shorter | 26.5 min |
| Work From Home % | 19.6% ✓ Higher | 15.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 50 ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 35 ✓ Safer | 80 |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 72 ✓ Safer | 169⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (109) ✓ Better | B- (95) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.0:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 46.2% ✓ Higher | 42.2% |
| High School or Higher | 94.2% ✓ Higher | 92.2% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Chandler Unified District #80 (4242) | Westminster Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 70.6°F ✓ Warmer | 48.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 105.9°F ✓ Warmer | 91.1°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 8.7" ✓ Drier | 17.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 54.8" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 275,618 ✓ Larger | 115,502 |
| Median Age | 37.0 | 37.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.6% ✓ Higher | 63.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% ✓ More | 19.6% |
| Over 65 | 12.5% | 14.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler's cost of living index is 101.4 vs Westminster's 105.5 (US average = 100).
Chandler is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Chandler leads 21 of 23 categories. Chandler wins 21 and Westminster 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 Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($423,900 vs $467,200 median home), income ($99,374 vs $90,651), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Chandler, AZ and Westminster, CO are about 591 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.