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, VA69 | Lexington, KY67 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 67 |
| Affordability | 76 | 86 |
| Housing | 67 | 47 |
| Jobs | 52 | 49 |
| Safety | 82 | 73 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 21 | 32 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,389 | $3,864 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,735 | $1,318 |
| Median home value | $359,100 | $272,100 |
| Median HH income | $94,189 | $67,631 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.7% |
| Population | 251.2K | 321.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 31° | 86° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 192 |