Chicopee, MA vs Salisbury, NC
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
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Chicopee leads in crime level (15.5 vs 26.3). Chicopee leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Chicopee leads in median household income ($63,866 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 54,838 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | R+35.9 |
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
66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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