Chelsea, MA vs Lomita, 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
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Lomita leads in crime level (9.7 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in cost of living index (135 vs 171). Lomita leads in median household income ($87,717 vs $71,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 38,319 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 171 |
| 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
65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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