Chester, PA 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.
Chicopee
69.3
#1224 nationally
Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $39,193). Chicopee leads in crime level (15.5 vs 22.8). Chester leads in walk score (60 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Chicopee, MA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 54,838 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $325,808 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $63,866 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 20.5 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+8.9 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
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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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