Chandler, AZ vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Chandler
71.5
#972 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Chandler leads in walk score (32 vs 13). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $96,542). Chandler leads in cost of living index (109 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chandler, AZ | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#972) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 281,874 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,582 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $96,542 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 13 |
| Crime Level | Low | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+51.7 |
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71.5 Score
Chandler, AZ
Tech hub in the East Valley
Median Home
$520,582
Population
281,874
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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