Mesquite, NV 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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $69,146). Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 21 min). Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 22,786 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+39.8 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Payson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
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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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