Chicopee, MA vs Peoria, 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
Peoria
78.9
#153 nationally
Chicopee leads in crime level (15.5 vs 36.8). Peoria leads in cost of living index (93 vs 111). Peoria leads in average commute (17.5 min vs 20.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Peoria, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 78.9 (#153) |
| Population | 54,838 | 110,460 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $136,960 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $58,068 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 17.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 36.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+4.7 |
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+
78.9 Score
Peoria, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$136,960
Population
110,460
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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