Median rent is 18% lower in Bloomington ($1,561/mo vs $1,902/mo). Buying is cheaper in Bloomington, where the median home runs $361,700 versus $507,800. Households earn more in Chandler ($108,095 vs $93,211 a year). Taken together, Bloomington is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 104.3 against 104.7 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Chandler, AZ.
City A
Bloomington, MN
City B
Chandler, AZ
How much would you need to earn in Chandler, AZ to maintain your standard of living from Bloomington, MN?
Equivalent salary in Chandler, AZ
$75,269
You'd need $269 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Bloomington
Minnesota
Chandler
Arizona
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Bloomington at $1,561/mo compared to $1,902/mo in Chandler (18% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Chandler: the median home is $507,800 versus $361,700 in Bloomington — 29% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Bloomington
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Chandler
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is available for Chandler (avg AQI 32.0) but not yet for Bloomington.
Pick Chandler if you prioritize higher median household income ($108,095/yr).
Pick Bloomington if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,561/mo median).
Is Bloomington cheaper than Chandler?
Bloomington is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 104.3 versus 104.7 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Bloomington.
How much is rent in Bloomington vs Chandler?
Median rent is $1,561/mo in Bloomington, MN and $1,902/mo in Chandler, AZ. Bloomington, MN has the lower rent by about 18%.
Which has higher salaries — Bloomington or Chandler?
Median household income is $93,211 in Bloomington, MN and $108,095 in Chandler, AZ. Chandler, AZ has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Bloomington or Chandler?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Chandler to match my Bloomington income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Bloomington, MN is equivalent to roughly $100,359 in Chandler, AZ (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
