Greensboro, NC 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.
Greensboro
68.8
#1281 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 25.3). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $55,051). Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 29).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greensboro, NC | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1281) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 302,296 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $265,428 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $55,051 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 25.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+39.8 |
D+
68.8 Score
Greensboro, NC
Growing North Carolina city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$265,428
Population
302,296
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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