City comparison
No. Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 102 in Lexington, and its violent crime index is 31 versus 72, using 2024-2025 FBI data.
Lexington is cheaper. Median rent is $1,164 a month versus $2,014 in Frisco.
The income gap between Lexington and Frisco is significant: $69,479 median household versus $150,212. That spread matters more if you are job hunting locally than if you are remote. Typical rent is $1,164 in Lexington and $2,014 in Frisco.
Frisco is not a close call here. It leads on the job market, safety, and weather by margins that add up in daily life. Lexington makes sense if you have a specific reason, a job offer, family, or a neighborhood you already know, but on the numbers alone Frisco is the stronger move.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Lexington at $1,164 average has pockets that run $964 and others at $1,564: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Lexington and Frisco are 769 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,164 a month in Lexington to $2,014 a month in Frisco, up $850 a month (73%).
Median household income goes from $69,479 in Lexington to $150,212 in Frisco, up $80,733 (116%).
The crime index goes from 102 in Lexington to 43 in Frisco, down 59 points (58%).
The move
Frisco and Lexington are 769 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $2,014 a month in Frisco to $1,164 a month in Lexington, down $850 a month (42%).
Median household income goes from $150,212 in Frisco to $69,479 in Lexington, down $80,733 (54%).
The crime index goes from 43 in Frisco to 102 in Lexington, up 59 points (137%).
Lexington, KY
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Frisco, TX
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Rent
42% cheaper
Lexington rent is 42% cheaper than Frisco
Lexington
Winner$1,164/mo
Frisco
$2,014/mo
Typical rent runs $1,164 a month in Lexington versus $2,014 in Frisco, so Lexington is 42% cheaper. That's roughly $850/month back in your pocket ($10,200/year). Over five years that's $51,000 you could redirect toward a down payment, travel, or investments. Housing is the bill you pay before groceries, childcare, or a social life, so that gap shows up in how often you eat out and how panicked a rent hike feels. If you already have a high-paying offer in Frisco, the extra rent can be rational. If you do not, Lexington is the easier city to land in without blowing up your budget.
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Median income
116% higher
Frisco's median income is 116% higher than Lexington
Lexington
$69,479
Frisco
Winner$150,212
Median household income is $150,212 in Frisco versus $69,479 in Lexington, so typical pay runs 116% higher in Frisco (about $80,733 more household income a year). Higher median income usually signals a stronger local job market and better negotiating leverage on salary. Remote workers should weigh this against cost of living rather than treating it as a direct personal benefit. For people who will actually work in town, Frisco is the stronger labor market on paper. Lexington can still win if housing is cheap enough to offset the weaker median or if your specific role already pays well there.
Crime index
58% lower crime
Frisco's crime index is 58% lower than Lexington
Lexington
102 (100 = avg)
Frisco
Winner43 (100 = avg)
Frisco's crime index is 43 versus 102 in Lexington (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 58% lower in Frisco. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Frisco is the easier city. Lexington can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
41% more comfortable
Frisco weather is 41% more comfortable than Lexington
Lexington
54°F avg · 64°F highs · comfort 69/100
Frisco
Winner64°F avg · 72°F highs · comfort 97/100
Lexington averages about 54°F (64°F highs); Frisco averages about 64°F (72°F highs). Lexington averages around 54°F, so jackets, heating bills, and shorter outdoor seasons are part of daily life. Frisco averages around 64°F. Frisco scores 41% closer to the 65-80°F comfort band on this page, so it is the easier default for year-round outdoor errands and evenings. Choose Lexington if you already prefer its hotter or cooler pattern and have budgeted for the AC or heating that comes with it.
Fit check
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Lexington
Lexington is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 42% cheaper here at about $1,164 a month. Choose Lexington if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside plus year-round outdoor access
It is also a match for career-focused movers who want salary upside and year-round outdoor access. Median household income runs 116% higher ($150,212), and typical weather is the more comfortable of the two (around 64°F). That pairing is for people who will work hard and then actually use the evenings.
Frisco is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 58% lower than Lexington (43 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
On rent alone, Lexington undercuts Frisco by $850/month ($1,164 vs $2,014). I would not pick Frisco on housing cost without a job that clears that spread.
Lexington rent at $1,164/month is still below Frisco's $2,014, so cost-sensitive households should weigh the lease before the paycheck.
Safety scores read 59/100 in Lexington and 86/100 in Frisco.
Between Lexington and Frisco, Lexington is ahead on housing cost — $1,164/month rent against $2,014. Lean Frisco instead when your $150,212 income offer in Frisco outweighs saving $850/month in Lexington.
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