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