Chelsea, MA vs Springfield, 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.

Chelsea

62.7

#1829 nationally

vs

Springfield

69.4

#1222 nationally

Springfield leads in average commute (21 min vs 34.1 min). Chelsea leads in median household income ($71,051 vs $47,677). Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 58).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Springfield, MA
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 69.4 (#1222)
Population 38,319 153,672
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $307,092
Median Household Income $71,051 $47,677
Average Commute 34.1 min 21 min
Walk Score 81 58
Crime Level 26.8 24.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 110
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 D+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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Springfield, MA
D+
69.4 Score

Springfield, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$307,092

Population

153,672

Crime

High

Walk Score

58

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