Chelsea, MA vs Frederick, MD

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

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 26.8). Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 47). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $71,051).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 67 (#1470)
Population 38,319 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $465,790
Median Household Income $71,051 $89,981
Average Commute 34.1 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 81 47
Crime Level 26.8 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+8.8
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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