Klamath Falls, OR 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.
Klamath Falls
71.2
#1008 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.3). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $46,695). Klamath Falls leads in average commute (14.3 min vs 21 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Klamath Falls, OR | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1008) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 21,888 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $310,786 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $46,695 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 14.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+41.9 | R+39.8 |
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71.2 Score
Klamath Falls, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,786
Population
21,888
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Pacific
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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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