Payson, UT vs Simpsonville, SC

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

vs

Simpsonville

71.9

#954 nationally

Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.9). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 111).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Payson, UT Simpsonville, SC
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#812) 71.9 (#954)
Population 24,054 27,506
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $477,164 $381,823
Median Household Income $81,387 $79,937
Average Commute 21 min 22.8 min
Walk Score 36 21
Crime Level 3.5 5.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 102
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+39.8 R+22.2