Palm Coast, FL 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.
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 2). Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.4). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 102,113 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | R+39.8 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
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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