Ansonia, CT vs Naugatuck, CT

Naugatuck is moderately more affordable than Ansonia, with a 5.5% lower cost of living index. Ansonia scores 100 compared to 95 for Naugatuck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Ansonia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ansonia is $1,405/month compared to $1,309/month in Naugatuck — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Naugatuck is more affordable at $241,600 median vs $269,300.

Median household income in Ansonia is $80,585 compared to $92,184 in Naugatuck (-12.6%). Naugatuck offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Ansonia spend roughly 20.9% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Naugatuck.