Side-by-side
Lexington vs Chesapeake vs Overland Park vs Virginia Beach
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 | Overland Park, KS76 | Virginia Beach, VA75 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 72 | 71 | 76 | 75 |
| Affordability | 89 | 80 | 91 | 80 |
| Housing | 73 | 77 | 82 | 72 |
| Jobs | 46 | 53 | 51 | 55 |
| Safety | 79 | 81 | 85 | 93 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 | 94 | 96 |
| Amenities | 33 | 22 | 38 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,758 | $4,209 | $3,685 | $4,198 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,079 | $1,512 | $1,121 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $272,100 | $359,100 | $384,400 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $67,631 | $94,189 | $103,838 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.7% |
| Population | 321.1K | 251.2K | 197.2K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 25° | 89° / 31° | 88° / 21° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 199 | 227 | 231 | 184 |