Charlotte, 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 26). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 27.1 min). Charlotte leads in median household income ($71,659 vs $63,866).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Chicopee, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 69.3 (#1224) |
| Population | 897,720 | 54,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $325,808 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $63,866 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.9 |
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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