Head to head
Arlington, TX vs Lexington, KY
Lexington is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $567/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $7,500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Arlington69 | Lexington75 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,963 | $3,396 |
| Salary for comfort | $69,000/yr | $61,500/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,620 | $1,200 |
| Median home value | $330,000 | $300,000 |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $64,000 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Housing score | 54 | 68 |
| Jobs score | 57 | 51 |
| Safety score | 73 | 84 |
| Climate score | 92 | 97 |
| Amenities score | 29 | 35 |
| Population | 404K | 323K |
| Summer high / winter low | 96° / 36° | 86° / 25° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Arlington, TX
Lexington, KY