Elk Grove, CA vs Naugatuck, CT
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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Naugatuck
75.9
#409 nationally
Naugatuck leads in crime level (1.4 vs 5.2). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 148). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $91,145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Naugatuck, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 75.9 (#409) |
| Population | 178,444 | 31,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $357,153 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $91,145 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | N/A |
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66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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C
75.9 Score
Naugatuck, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$357,153
Population
31,820
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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