Chelsea, MA vs Dover, DE

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.

Chelsea

62.7

#1829 nationally

vs

Dover

64.9

#1664 nationally

Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 33). Dover leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 34.1 min). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 135).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Dover, DE
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 64.9 (#1664)
Population 38,319 39,894
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $345,464
Median Household Income $71,051 $54,438
Average Commute 34.1 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 81 33
Crime Level 26.8 27.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+2.0
D-
62.7 Score

Chelsea, MA

Small Massachusetts city with local appeal

Median Home

$531,983

Population

38,319

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

81

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Dover, DE
D
64.9 Score

Dover, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$345,464

Population

39,894

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

33

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