Chelsea, MA vs Huntington Park, 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
Huntington Park
61.5
#1903 nationally
Huntington Park leads in crime level (18.9 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in median household income ($71,051 vs $54,073). Huntington Park leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Huntington Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 61.5 (#1903) |
| Population | 38,319 | 51,942 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $674,313 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $54,073 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 18.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+32.9 |
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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D-
61.5 Score
Huntington Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$674,313
Population
51,942
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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