Chicopee, MA vs Rancho Cordova, 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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 27.2 min). Rancho Cordova leads in crime level (11.7 vs 15.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 54,838 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+19.7 |
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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D
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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