Chelsea, MA vs San Fernando, 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
San Fernando
65.7
#1616 nationally
San Fernando leads in crime level (9.9 vs 26.8). San Fernando leads in average commute (29.5 min vs 34.1 min). Chelsea leads in cost of living index (135 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | San Fernando, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 65.7 (#1616) |
| Population | 38,319 | 23,364 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $752,797 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $70,950 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 79 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 150 |
| 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
65.7 Score
San Fernando, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$752,797
Population
23,364
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
79
Pacific
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