A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: Kennewick, Washington

Kennewick, Washington looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and tax burden.

Biggest tradeoff: Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on daily convenience.

Potential dealbreaker: Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on walkability.

Comparison Matrix

City	Lexington View Map	Kennewick View Map
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General Info
Population	320,347	78,896
Population Density	1.1k /sq mi	N/A
Elevation	968 ft(295 m)	407 ft(124 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home	$318,873	$422,057
Median Rent	$1,553	$1,628
Median Income	$66,087	$70,429
Rent Burden	28%	28%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days	294 days/yr	N/A
Avg. High	66°F	N/A
Comfort Score	66/100Good	N/A
Temp Swing	43°F	N/A
Annual Rainfall	48"(122 cm)	N/A
Annual Snowfall	4"(10 cm)	N/A
Air Quality	AQI 41 (Avg)12 days > 100	N/A
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score	16	58
Transit Score	N/A	40
Safety Score	73 / 100	65 / 100
School Rating	6.7/10	4.8/10
Flood Risk (FEMA)	minimalMinimal Risk	N/A
Fire Risk (FEMA)	minimalMinimal	N/A
Internet Access	Fiber: 90%Cable: 95%	Fiber: 46%Cable: 92%
Demographics
Median Age	35.2 years	35.2 years
College Educated	47%	26%
Remote Workers	10%	7%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves	Finding...	Finding...
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