Arcadia, CA vs Chelsea, MA
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Chelsea
62.7
#1829 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in cost of living index (135 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $71,051).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Chelsea, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 62.7 (#1829) |
| Population | 54,157 | 38,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $531,983 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $71,051 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+52.5 |
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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