Chelsea, MA vs Norristown, PA
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
Norristown
70.9
#1047 nationally
Norristown leads in crime level (12.3 vs 26.8). Norristown leads in cost of living index (99 vs 135). Norristown leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Norristown, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 70.9 (#1047) |
| Population | 38,319 | 35,769 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $340,154 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $59,068 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+22.8 |
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
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C-
70.9 Score
Norristown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,154
Population
35,769
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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