Chelsea, MA vs Crestview, FL
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
Crestview
71.3
#991 nationally
Crestview leads in crime level (5.9 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 18). Crestview leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Crestview, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 71.3 (#991) |
| Population | 38,319 | 29,300 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $290,788 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $61,311 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+42.5 |
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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C-
71.3 Score
Crestview, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,788
Population
29,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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