Chicopee, MA vs Oxnard, 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
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Oxnard leads in median household income ($90,409 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 154). Oxnard leads in walk score (57 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 54,838 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+15.1 |
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-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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