Side-by-side
Lexington vs Norfolk vs Lakewood vs Vancouver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lexington, KY67 | Norfolk, VA59 | Lakewood, CO56 | Vancouver, WA59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 67 | 59 | 56 | 59 |
| Affordability | 86 | 81 | 79 | 81 |
| Housing | 47 | 46 | 41 | 39 |
| Jobs | 49 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 73 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 97 | 69 | 44 | 69 |
| Amenities | 32 | 23 | 37 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $3,864 | $4,143 | $4,294 | $4,388 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,318 | $1,489 | $1,542 | $1,545 |
| Median home value | $272,100 | $271,900 | $548,200 | $440,300 |
| Median HH income | $67,631 | $64,017 | $85,789 | $78,156 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 321.1K | 235K | 156.3K | 192.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 25° | 88° / 34° | 89° / 19° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 192 | 0 | 0 | 0 |