Chelsea, MA vs Greenfield, 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.
Chelsea
62.7
#1829 nationally
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Greenfield leads in crime level (17.3 vs 26.8). Greenfield leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 34.1 min). Greenfield leads in median household income ($73,904 vs $71,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Greenfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 58.7 (#1953) |
| Population | 38,319 | 20,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $555,180 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $73,904 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Chelsea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
Northeast
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F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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