City comparison
Yes. Chandler's crime index is 61 versus 99 in Irving, and its violent crime index is 38 versus 78, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Irving is cheaper. Median rent is $1,619 a month versus $1,902 in Chandler.
Safety is where Chandler and Irving split most clearly. Chandler scores 38 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,902 in Chandler and $1,619 in Irving.
This is a genuine split. Chandler wins on the job market and safety and Irving wins on cost of living. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The crime gap is citywide. Chandler has rougher pockets and Irving has quiet ones: the index tells you the average, not your block.
The move
Chandler and Irving are 862 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,902 a month in Chandler to $1,619 a month in Irving, down $283 a month (15%).
Median household income goes from $108,095 in Chandler to $81,830 in Irving, down $26,265 (24%).
The crime index goes from 61 in Chandler to 99 in Irving, up 38 points (62%).
The move
Irving and Chandler are 862 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,619 a month in Irving to $1,902 a month in Chandler, up $283 a month (17%).
Median household income goes from $81,830 in Irving to $108,095 in Chandler, up $26,265 (32%).
The crime index goes from 99 in Irving to 61 in Chandler, down 38 points (38%).
Chandler, AZ
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Irving, TX
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Rent
15% cheaper
Irving rent is 15% cheaper than Chandler
Chandler
$1,902/mo
Irving
Winner$1,619/mo
Typical rent runs $1,619 a month in Irving versus $1,902 in Chandler, so Irving is 15% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $3,396, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Irving still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Chandler.
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Median income
32% higher
Chandler's median income is 32% higher than Irving
Chandler
Winner$108,095
Irving
$81,830
Median household income is $108,095 in Chandler versus $81,830 in Irving, so typical pay runs 32% higher in Chandler (about $26,265 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Chandler is the stronger labor market on paper. Irving can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
38% lower crime
Chandler's crime index is 38% lower than Irving
Chandler
Winner61 (100 = avg)
Irving
99 (100 = avg)
Chandler's crime index is 61 versus 99 in Irving (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 38% lower in Chandler. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Chandler is the easier city. Irving can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Chandler and Irving are about even on typical weather.
Chandler
80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
Irving
70°F avg · 78°F highs · comfort 100/100
Chandler averages about 80°F (87°F highs); Irving averages about 70°F (78°F highs). Chandler sits near 80°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Irving sits near 70°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Chandler is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 32% higher here ($108,095). Start with Chandler if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Chandler is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 38% lower than Irving (61 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Irving
Irving is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 15% cheaper here at about $1,619 a month. Choose Irving if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Bottom line
Irving carries the heavier crime signal on this page (60/100 safety vs 75/100 in Chandler). That 15-point spread matters more than the $283 rent gap when you are choosing where to walk after dark.
Irving rent at $1,619/month is still below Chandler's $1,902, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,619 in Irving and $1,902 in Chandler.
Chandler clears the bar on safety in this dataset. Irving deserves a serious look only when you already know the Irving block you would live on and the safety gap is acceptable.
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