Chicopee, MA vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 31.3 min). Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 54,838 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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