Chicopee, MA vs Ruston, LA

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

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $32,877). Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 20.5 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chicopee, MA Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 69.3 (#1224) 72.3 (#911)
Population 54,838 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $325,808 $229,937
Median Household Income $63,866 $32,877
Average Commute 20.5 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 42 25
Crime Level 15.5 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+8.9 R+25.4
Chicopee, MA
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 View Chicopee, MA →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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