Chelsea, MA vs Fall River, MA

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

Fall River

64.9

#1665 nationally

Fall River leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 34.1 min). Chelsea leads in median household income ($71,051 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in crime level (20.4 vs 26.8).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Fall River, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 64.9 (#1665)
Population 38,319 93,840
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $455,484
Median Household Income $71,051 $52,734
Average Commute 34.1 min 25.2 min
Walk Score 81 65
Crime Level 26.8 20.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+1.3
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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Fall River, MA
D
64.9 Score

Fall River, MA

Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$455,484

Population

93,840

Crime

High

Walk Score

65

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