Auburn, AL vs Chicopee, MA
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.
Auburn
71.7
#960 nationally
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
Auburn leads in crime level (2.9 vs 15.5). Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $55,509).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, AL | Chicopee, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#960) | 69.3 (#1224) |
| Population | 82,025 | 54,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,354 | $325,808 |
| Median Household Income | $55,509 | $63,866 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.9 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.8 | D+8.9 |
C-
71.7 Score
Auburn, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$423,354
Population
82,025
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Chicopee, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$325,808
Population
54,838
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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