Naugatuck, CT vs Oakland, 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
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 28). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 155). Naugatuck leads in median household income ($91,145 vs $85,459).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naugatuck, CT | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#409) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 31,820 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,153 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $91,145 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+53.6 |
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-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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