Naugatuck, CT vs Salem, MA
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
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Naugatuck leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.2). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 28). Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naugatuck, CT | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#409) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 31,820 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,153 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $91,145 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+20.3 |
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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
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D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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