Boone, NC 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.
Boone
71.1
#1016 nationally
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
Boone leads in crime level (2.5 vs 15.5). Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $28,242). Boone leads in average commute (13.8 min vs 20.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boone, NC | Chicopee, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1016) | 69.3 (#1224) |
| Population | 19,811 | 54,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $491,253 | $325,808 |
| Median Household Income | $28,242 | $63,866 |
| Average Commute | 13.8 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+6.0 | D+8.9 |
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71.1 Score
Boone, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$491,253
Population
19,811
Crime
Low
Walk Score
49
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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