Chelsea, MA vs Pomona, 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

vs

Pomona

59.7

#1945 nationally

Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 52). Pomona leads in crime level (19.6 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in cost of living index (135 vs 145).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Pomona, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 59.7 (#1945)
Population 38,319 145,502
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $690,689
Median Household Income $71,051 $73,515
Average Commute 34.1 min 32.1 min
Walk Score 81 52
Crime Level 26.8 19.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 145
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+32.9