Chicopee, MA vs Newark, OH
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
Newark
74.9
#534 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (7.7 vs 15.5). Newark leads in cost of living index (89 vs 111). Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Newark, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 74.9 (#534) |
| Population | 54,838 | 51,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $249,974 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $56,284 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+30.0 |
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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74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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