Payson, UT vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.0). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 36). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 24,054 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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