Chicopee, MA vs Golden, CO
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
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 15.5). Golden leads in median household income ($90,990 vs $63,866). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 152).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Golden, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 67.8 (#1379) |
| Population | 54,838 | 20,242 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $865,982 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $90,990 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 152 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+19.5 |
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+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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