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