Chelsea, MA vs Port Arthur, TX

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

Port Arthur

77.7

#224 nationally

Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 33). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 135). Chelsea leads in median household income ($71,051 vs $45,357).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Port Arthur, TX
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 77.7 (#224)
Population 38,319 55,547
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $125,021
Median Household Income $71,051 $45,357
Average Commute 34.1 min 23 min
Walk Score 81 33
Crime Level 26.8 19.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 85
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 R+8.9
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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Port Arthur, TX
C+
77.7 Score

Port Arthur, TX

Texas community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$125,021

Population

55,547

Crime

High

Walk Score

33

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