Side-by-side
Plano vs Gilbert vs Chandler vs Irving
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Plano, TX79 | Gilbert, AZ78 | Chandler, AZ75 | Irving, TX74 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 79 | 78 | 75 | 74 |
| Affordability | 85 | 76 | 78 | 87 |
| Housing | 77 | 73 | 66 | 79 |
| Jobs | 57 | 67 | 61 | 50 |
| Safety | 89 | 93 | 87 | 66 |
| Climate | 96 | 76 | 76 | 92 |
| Amenities | 63 | 79 | 79 | 71 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,237 | $4,534 | $4,436 | $4,134 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,456 | $1,716 | $1,618 | $1,353 |
| Median home value | $440,600 | $518,600 | $469,800 | $287,300 |
| Median HH income | $108,649 | $121,351 | $103,691 | $79,641 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% | 4.1% |
| Population | 287.3K | 271.1K | 278.1K | 255K |
| Summer high / winter low | 94° / 34° | 104° / 42° | 104° / 42° | 96° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 232 | 296 | 296 | 232 |