Naugatuck, CT vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Naugatuck leads in cost of living index (108 vs 198). San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 28). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $91,145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naugatuck, CT | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.9 (#409) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 31,820 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $357,153 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $91,145 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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