HEAD TO HEAD
Fargo vs Lexington
Lexington leads Fargo on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Fargo, ND
wins 1 of 5 factors
Lexington, KY
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fargo | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 85 | 85 |
| Affordable to rent | 89 ◆ | 75 |
| Climate comfort | 15 | 63 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 40 | 46 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 53 | 73 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fargo | Lexington |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $328K | $328K |
| Typical rent | $1,156/mo | $1,528/mo |
| Average temperature | 6.2°C | 12.8°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.91 kWh/m²/day | 4.13 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #194 | #110 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.