Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
4% cheaper
Chandler is 4% more affordable than Frisco. A $75,000 salary in Frisco is equivalent to $71,739 in Chandler.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Chandler has a housing index of 126 while Frisco sits at 142 (national average = 100). The median home in Chandler costs $450,000 compared to $500,000 in Frisco, a difference of $50,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,650 in Chandler versus $1,900 in Frisco.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Chandler scores 100 while Frisco scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Chandler (95) are lower than Frisco (100). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Chandler is $88,234 compared to $126,048 in Frisco. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Chandler.
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