Chicopee, MA vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
South Gate leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 32.3 min). Chicopee leads in cost of living index (111 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 54,838 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 14.4 |
| 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+32.9 |
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
View Chicopee, MA →
D-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
View South Gate, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Chicopee for: