Chicopee, MA vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 36.7 min). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in crime level (15.5 vs 20.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 54,838 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+23.0 |
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-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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