Side-by-side
Chandler vs Gilbert vs Mesa vs Plano
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chandler, AZ75 | Gilbert, AZ78 | Mesa, AZ74 | Plano, TX79 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 78 | 74 | 79 |
| Affordability | 78 | 76 | 84 | 85 |
| Housing | 66 | 73 | 64 | 77 |
| Jobs | 61 | 67 | 52 | 57 |
| Safety | 87 | 93 | 78 | 89 |
| Climate | 76 | 76 | 76 | 96 |
| Amenities | 79 | 79 | 91 | 63 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,436 | $4,534 | $4,135 | $4,237 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,618 | $1,716 | $1,317 | $1,456 |
| Median home value | $469,800 | $518,600 | $364,300 | $440,600 |
| Median HH income | $103,691 | $121,351 | $78,779 | $108,649 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 3.6% |
| Population | 278.1K | 271.1K | 507.5K | 287.3K |
| Summer high / winter low | 104° / 42° | 104° / 42° | 104° / 42° | 94° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 296 | 296 | 296 | 232 |