Naugatuck, CT vs West Hartford, CT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Naugatuck is 19.6% cheaper than West Hartford. With a cost index of 95 vs 118, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Naugatuck to West Hartford should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Naugatuck is $1,309/month compared to $1,665/month in West Hartford — a 21% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Naugatuck is more affordable at $241,600 median vs $391,200.

Median household income in Naugatuck is $92,184 compared to $125,616 in West Hartford (-26.6%). While West Hartford is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Naugatuck spend roughly 17% of their income on rent, more than the 15.9% in West Hartford.