Chicopee, MA vs Lawndale, CA
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
Lawndale
63.3
#1777 nationally
Lawndale leads in walk score (82 vs 42). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 158). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Lawndale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 63.3 (#1777) |
| Population | 54,838 | 30,155 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $786,284 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $76,213 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Lawndale, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$786,284
Population
30,155
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Pacific
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