salaryRent is lower than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,280 a year. That is $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Connecticut cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Connecticut. It is number 19 of 64 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Naugatuck?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Naugatuck
| Size | Naugatuck | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,304 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,567 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,846 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Naugatuck overall?
Everyday prices in Connecticut overall are 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Naugatuck, so the Connecticut figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Naugatuck
Life in Naugatuck
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Naugatuck?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $166 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $259,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Naugatuck, CT?
Renting in Naugatuck costs a median of about $1,632 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Connecticut median is $1,920.
How much do I need to make to live in Naugatuck?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Naugatuck cheap or expensive?
Naugatuck is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $103,885. It ranks 19th cheapest of 64 Connecticut cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Naugatuck?
The median homeowner in Naugatuck pays $6,362 a year in property taxes, about 2.46% of the median home value.
Is Naugatuck more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Connecticut are 4% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Naugatuck?
The median home value in Naugatuck is $259,100, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
31,800 people live in Naugatuck. Numbers are typical (middle) values.