Atlantic City, NJ vs Nicholasville, KY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Atlantic City
71.9
#942 nationally
Nicholasville
73.9
#661 nationally
Nicholasville leads in crime level (3.1 vs 48.8). Atlantic City leads in walk score (74 vs 27). Nicholasville leads in median household income ($61,832 vs $35,188).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlantic City, NJ | Nicholasville, KY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#942) | 73.9 (#661) |
| Population | 38,464 | 32,425 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,467 | $328,028 |
| Median Household Income | $35,188 | $61,832 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.0 | R+35.9 |
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71.9 Score
Atlantic City, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$221,467
Population
38,464
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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73.9 Score
Nicholasville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,028
Population
32,425
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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