Chicopee, MA vs Southgate, MI
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
Southgate
79.4
#129 nationally
Southgate leads in crime level (12.2 vs 15.5). Southgate leads in cost of living index (92 vs 111). Chicopee leads in average commute (20.5 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chicopee, MA | Southgate, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1224) | 79.4 (#129) |
| Population | 54,838 | 29,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,808 | $197,960 |
| Median Household Income | $63,866 | $62,792 |
| Average Commute | 20.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+29.0 |
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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C+
79.4 Score
Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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