Fort Collins, 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.
Fort Collins
69.4
#1216 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Fort Collins leads in walk score (42 vs 36). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $74,126). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Collins, CO | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.4 (#1216) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 174,851 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $565,732 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $74,126 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 20.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 36 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.6 | R+39.8 |
D+
69.4 Score
Fort Collins, CO
College town with craft beer culture
Median Home
$565,732
Population
174,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
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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