| | Mobile, AL | Lexington, KY | United States |
| Overall | 84.1 | 90.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.6 | 98.0 | 100 |
| Health | 116.7 | 100.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 51.3 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $176,000 | $260,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,750.0% | 9,090.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.2 | 87.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 82.1 | 90.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Avoid at all costs weak job market bad schools discrimnation of disabled in workplace and schools , I have lived here most of my life and have been trying to get out More
someone freshly graduated from high school with no work experience can pick up a serving job and make more hourly than someone who works in an entry level healthcare More
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62 Reviews
Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both More
Very beautiful/underrated city!! More
I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here.
#1 The Culture: They have none, it More
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