Chicopee, MA vs Homer Glen, IL
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
Homer Glen
71.4
#982 nationally
Homer Glen leads in crime level (0.4 vs 15.5). Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 14). Homer Glen leads in median household income ($130,235 vs $63,866).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Homer Glen, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 71.4 (#982) |
| Population | 54,838 | 24,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $531,950 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $130,235 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 14 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 0.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+1.6 |
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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C-
71.4 Score
Homer Glen, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,950
Population
24,546
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
14
Midwest
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