Chelsea, MA vs Tukwila, WA
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
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 41). Tukwila leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 34.1 min). Tukwila leads in median household income ($76,331 vs $71,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 38,319 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+51.7 |
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-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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