Naugatuck, CT vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
Naugatuck leads in crime level (1.4 vs 8.0). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 151). Vacaville leads in walk score (36 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naugatuck, CT | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#409) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 31,820 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,153 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $91,145 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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