Chelsea, MA vs Los Lunas, NM
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
Los Lunas
64.1
#1718 nationally
Los Lunas leads in crime level (16.0 vs 26.8). Los Lunas leads in cost of living index (98 vs 135). Los Lunas leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 34.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chelsea, MA | Los Lunas, NM |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1829) | 64.1 (#1718) |
| Population | 38,319 | 19,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,983 | $332,376 |
| Median Household Income | $71,051 | $68,934 |
| Average Commute | 34.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 81 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 16.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | R+16.4 |
Data coverage note: Los Lunas is missing data for 1 metric that Chelsea has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
64.1 Score
Los Lunas, NM
Small New Mexico city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,376
Population
19,079
Crime
High
Median Income
$68,934
Southwest
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