Side-by-side
Laredo vs Chesapeake vs Aurora vs Lexington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Laredo, TX73 | Chesapeake, VA71 | Aurora, IL68 | Lexington, KY72 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 73 | 71 | 68 | 72 |
| Affordability | 93 | 80 | 84 | 89 |
| Housing | 91 | 77 | 93 | 73 |
| Jobs | 37 | 53 | 20 | 46 |
| Safety | 86 | 81 | 83 | 79 |
| Climate | 88 | 100 | 81 | 98 |
| Amenities | 21 | 22 | 30 | 33 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,617 | $4,209 | $4,024 | $3,758 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $962 | $1,512 | $1,172 | $1,079 |
| Median home value | $182,400 | $359,100 | $260,400 | $272,100 |
| Median HH income | $63,264 | $94,189 | $90,109 | $67,631 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Population | 255.9K | 251.2K | 179.9K | 321.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 44° | 89° / 31° | 85° / 16° | 86° / 25° |
| Sunny days / yr | 259 | 227 | 200 | 199 |