Chicopee, MA vs Fort Collins, CO
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
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Fort Collins leads in median household income ($74,126 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 114). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 20.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Fort Collins, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 69.4 (#1216) |
| Population | 54,838 | 174,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $565,732 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $74,126 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+17.6 |
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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D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
West
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