City comparison
No. Chandler's crime index is 61 versus 135 in Fort Worth, and its violent crime index is 38 versus 121, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Fort Worth is cheaper. Median rent is $1,509 a month versus $1,902 in Chandler.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Chandler split most clearly. Chandler scores 74 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,902 in Chandler.
This is a genuine split. Fort Worth wins on cost of living and Chandler wins on the job market and safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Fort Worth at $1,509 average has pockets that run $1,309 and others at $1,909: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Fort Worth and Chandler are 842 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,902 a month in Chandler, up $393 a month (26%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $108,095 in Chandler, up $28,588 (36%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 61 in Chandler, down 74 points (55%).
The move
Chandler and Fort Worth are 842 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,902 a month in Chandler to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, down $393 a month (21%).
Median household income goes from $108,095 in Chandler to $79,507 in Fort Worth, down $28,588 (26%).
The crime index goes from 61 in Chandler to 135 in Fort Worth, up 74 points (121%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Chandler, AZ
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Rent
21% cheaper
Fort Worth rent is 21% cheaper than Chandler
Fort Worth
Winner$1,509/mo
Chandler
$1,902/mo
Typical rent runs $1,509 a month in Fort Worth versus $1,902 in Chandler, so Fort Worth is 21% cheaper. That's roughly $393/month back in your pocket ($4,716/year). Over five years that's $23,580 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Chandler, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Fort Worth is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
36% higher
Chandler's median income is 36% higher than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
$79,507
Chandler
Winner$108,095
Median household income is $108,095 in Chandler versus $79,507 in Fort Worth, so typical pay runs 36% higher in Chandler (about $28,588 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. Fort Worth can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
55% lower crime
Chandler's crime index is 55% lower than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
135 (100 = avg)
Chandler
Winner61 (100 = avg)
Chandler's crime index is 61 versus 135 in Fort Worth (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 55% 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. Fort Worth can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Fort Worth and Chandler are about even on typical weather.
Fort Worth
66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Chandler
80°F avg · 87°F highs · comfort 100/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Chandler averages about 80°F (87°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Chandler sits near 80°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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Fort Worth
Fort Worth is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 21% cheaper here at about $1,509 a month. Choose Fort Worth if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
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 36% 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 55% lower than Fort Worth (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.
Bottom line
Safety is the widest gap: Chandler scores 75/100 versus 51/100 in Fort Worth. Rent is $1,902/month in Chandler and $1,509/month in Fort Worth, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Fort Worth rent at $1,509/month is still below Chandler's $1,902, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Typical rent stays $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,902 in Chandler.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Chandler; Fort Worth only makes sense when you have walked the Fort Worth ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,509 rent.
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