Chelsea, MA vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Chelsea leads in cost of living index (135 vs 173). Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 68). Los Angeles leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 38,319 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 173 |
| 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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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