North Augusta, SC 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.
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
North Augusta leads in crime level (0.9 vs 3.5). Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 21). North Augusta leads in cost of living index (98 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Augusta, SC | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.1 (#51) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 25,891 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $283,302 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $85,093 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 0.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.9 | R+39.8 |
B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
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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