Payson, UT vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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.
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.0). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 33 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 24,054 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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