Payson, UT vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.2). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 31 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 24,054 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+2.6 |
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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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59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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