Chicopee, MA vs Fullerton, 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
Fullerton
60.7
#1927 nationally
Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 175). Fullerton leads in median household income ($99,279 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Fullerton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 60.7 (#1927) |
| Population | 54,838 | 139,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $1,052,226 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $99,279 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 30 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 12.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+2.6 |
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-
60.7 Score
Fullerton, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,052,226
Population
139,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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