Chelsea, MA vs Menlo 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
Menlo Park
65.4
#1635 nationally
Menlo Park leads in crime level (6.3 vs 26.8). Menlo Park leads in median household income ($198,273 vs $71,051). Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 58).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Menlo Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 65.4 (#1635) |
| Population | 38,319 | 31,690 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $2,890,071 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $198,273 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+50.3 |
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
Northeast
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D
65.4 Score
Menlo Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,890,071
Population
31,690
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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