Here's what it costs to live in Chelsea, Massachusetts, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,956 per month, while the typical home is valued around $493,500. Households earn a median of $72,179 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$72,179
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,956
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$493,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
39,908
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,075
Per month
Avg Home Value
$596,800
Census ACS
January Avg
30°F
July Avg
74°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.3
fair
Hospitals
91
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.6%
What is the cost of living index for Chelsea?
The cost of living index for Chelsea is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Chelsea?
The median gross rent in Chelsea is $1,956 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Chelsea?
The median household income in Chelsea is $72,179 per year.
What is the median home value in Chelsea?
The median home value in Chelsea is $493,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Chelsea?
Air quality data for Chelsea is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Chelsea?
Tax data for Massachusetts is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
