Chicopee, MA vs Harrison, NJ
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
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 15.5). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 38.2 min). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 54,838 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Chicopee has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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F
58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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