Long Beach, 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.
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Naugatuck
75.9
#409 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 28). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 142). Naugatuck leads in median household income ($91,145 vs $69,471).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, CA | Naugatuck, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.3 (#1863) | 75.9 (#409) |
| Population | 466,742 | 31,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $860,012 | $357,153 |
| Median Household Income | $69,471 | $91,145 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.4 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
D-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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