Naugatuck, CT vs Santa Ana, CA
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.
Naugatuck
75.9
#409 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 28). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 138). Naugatuck leads in median household income ($91,145 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naugatuck, CT | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#409) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 31,820 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,153 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $91,145 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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