Side-by-side
Chesapeake vs Lexington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA71 | Lexington, KY72 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 72 |
| Affordability | 80 | 89 |
| Housing | 77 | 73 |
| Jobs | 53 | 46 |
| Safety | 81 | 79 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 22 | 33 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,209 | $3,758 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,079 |
| Median home value | $359,100 | $272,100 |
| Median HH income | $94,189 | $67,631 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Population | 251.2K | 321.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 31° | 86° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 199 |