Broomfield, CO vs Payson, UT
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Broomfield
68.9
#1268 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Broomfield leads in median household income ($117,541 vs $81,387). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.8 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broomfield, CO | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1268) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 76,860 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $627,162 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $117,541 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.5 | R+39.8 |
D+
68.9 Score
Broomfield, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$627,162
Population
76,860
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
West
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C-
72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
West
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