salaryAtlanta is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chandler to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$2,070
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,967
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$116,580
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$507,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,258
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$177
👥 People living there
505,268
280,136
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.9 min
College degree
59.2%
47.7%
Own their home
46.4%
65%
Below poverty line
16.9%
7.9%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chandler for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Chandler | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $47,530 | +157% in Chandler |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $85,050 | +40% in Chandler |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $61,780 | +31% in Chandler |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $59,180 | -23% in Chandler |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $134,650 | +20% in Chandler |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $65,060 | $78,080 | +20% in Chandler |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $60,320 | +19% in Chandler |
| Cashier | $30,010 | $34,920 | +16% in Chandler |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Chandler cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,070 in Chandler.
What salary do I need in Chandler to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,954 a year gives the same standard of living in Chandler.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Chandler?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $116,580 in Chandler, 21% more in Chandler.