Bloomington, IN 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.
Bloomington
72.1
#923 nationally
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
Bloomington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 15.5). Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $46,543). Bloomington leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 20.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, IN | Chicopee, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#923) | 69.3 (#1224) |
| Population | 78,840 | 54,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,851 | $325,808 |
| Median Household Income | $46,543 | $63,866 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+8.9 |
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72.1 Score
Bloomington, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,851
Population
78,840
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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