Chelsea, MA vs Phoenixville, 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
Phoenixville
67.8
#1383 nationally
Phoenixville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 26.8). Phoenixville leads in median household income ($91,593 vs $71,051). Phoenixville leads in average commute (27 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Phoenixville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 67.8 (#1383) |
| Population | 38,319 | 19,871 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $531,576 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $91,593 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+14.5 |
Data coverage note: Phoenixville is missing data for 1 metric that Chelsea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
67.8 Score
Phoenixville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,576
Population
19,871
Crime
Low
Median Income
$91,593
Northeast
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