Middletown, CT vs Naugatuck, CT

Naugatuck is moderately more affordable than Middletown, with a 5.9% lower cost of living index. Middletown scores 100 compared to 95 for Naugatuck, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Middletown can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Middletown is $1,392/month compared to $1,309/month in Naugatuck — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Naugatuck is more affordable at $241,600 median vs $279,500.

Median household income in Middletown is $73,979 compared to $92,184 in Naugatuck (-19.7%). 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 Middletown spend roughly 22.6% of their income on rent, more than the 17% in Naugatuck.