Head to head
Chandler, AZ vs Henderson, NV
Henderson is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $148/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $5,000 less in annual salary (taxes included).
It flips for a family. For two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child, Chandler is the cheaper of the two — rent scales to household size using each city's own bedroom spread, and childcare varies even more sharply between cities than rent does.
| Metric | Chandler72 | Henderson72 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $4,397 | $4,249 |
| Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare) | $10,311 | $10,501 |
| Salary for comfort | $80,000/yr | $75,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,839 | $1,735 |
| Median home value | $469,800 | $465,000 |
| Median household income | $103,691 | $88,654 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Housing score | 68 | 55 |
| Jobs score | 34 | 46 |
| Safety score | 94 | 85 |
| Climate score | 72 | 76 |
| Amenities score | 80 | 76 |
| Population | 278.1K | 324.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 106° / 46° | 104° / 39° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Chandler, AZ
Henderson, NV