Chicopee, MA vs Paramount, 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
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 42). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 29 min). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 54,838 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 141 |
| 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-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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