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Naugatuck, CT vs Merced, CA

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Are people in Merced older or younger than people in Naugatuck?
- The Median Age in Merced is 11.1 years younger than in Naugatuck.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merced or Naugatuck?
- Merced housing costs are 58.7% more expensive than Naugatuck housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merced or Naugatuck?
- The average commute for residents of Merced is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Naugatuck.

Things to do in Naugatuck?
Naugatuck Borough CT rests northwest Waterbury well-known among vacationers due its variety sporting facilities including rollerskating rinks & paintball courses making it an ideal destination those who enjoy active holidays even miniature golf courses all paired with excellent shopping outlets!

Things to do in Merced?
Merced, California is a mid-sized city located in Central Valley known for its proximity to Yosemite National Park or Lake Yosemite making it an ideal spot for outdoor recreation.

 Naugatuck, CTMerced, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock85,993329,725,481
 Median Income$86,900  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$235,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.95  Unlock26.38
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 Merced    44 Reviews

Merced is totally slept on - you want a little bit of everything CA has to offer, at a fraction of the price of other CA cities? Merced is the place to go. The town  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to live. More affordable than most of california. The city is growing and there is alot of business and growth here. Moved from the Bay area years ago and  More

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Great place to live. Lots of progress and changes coming to the city. Great place to raise a family. UC Merced is expanding and businesses are investing. Downtown is  More

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