Bangor, ME 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.
Bangor
75.8
#412 nationally
Naugatuck
75.9
#409 nationally
Naugatuck leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.4). Bangor leads in average commute (16.7 min vs 31.4 min). Naugatuck leads in median household income ($91,145 vs $52,438).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bangor, ME | Naugatuck, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#412) | 75.9 (#409) |
| Population | 31,628 | 31,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,537 | $357,153 |
| Median Household Income | $52,438 | $91,145 |
| Average Commute | 16.7 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.9 | N/A |
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75.8 Score
Bangor, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,537
Population
31,628
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
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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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