2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Naugatuck, CT vs Farmington, CT

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Is it cheaper to live in Farmington or is it cheaper to live in Naugatuck?
- Farmington is 4.0% less expensive than Naugatuck.

Which city has more affordable housing, Farmington or Naugatuck?
- Farmington housing costs are 54.6% more expensive than Naugatuck housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Naugatuck or is Health Care more affordable in Farmington.
- Health related expenses are 5.4% less in Farmington.
 Naugatuck, CTFarmington, CTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock104.8100
 Food & Groceries104.2  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock114.0100
 Housing73.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$385,700$338,100
 Utilities119  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock103.4100
 Miscellaneous126.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Naugatuck    3 Reviews

Having lived in Philadelphia, it was very hard for me to adjust to a town with no public transportation. Be prepared to drive  More

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We moved here a little over a year ago from an expensive town in Fairfield County. Not only are we happier financially but emotionally as well. I love the small-town  More

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We moved here a little over a year ago from an expensive town in Fairfield County. Not only are we happier financially but emotionally as well. I love the small-town  More

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Reviews for Farmington    4 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

housing medium cost for Northeast; all other costs  More

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Over 15 years ago

....that there isn't more reasonably priced homes in Farmington because it really is a great town to live in. It's small enough to feel like you know people, but big  More

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If you work in the health insurance industry, and have school-age kids, this is a great place. The liberal, progressive culture is also a plus (to some  More

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