Payson, UT vs St. Louis, MO
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
St. Louis
77
#293 nationally
St. Louis leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $51,591). St. Louis leads in cost of living index (86 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | St. Louis, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 77 (#293) |
| Population | 24,054 | 293,310 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $188,569 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $51,591 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+64.7 |
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
View Payson, UT →
C+
77 Score
St. Louis, MO
Gateway to the West with urban charm
Median Home
$188,569
Population
293,310
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
View St. Louis, MO →
Try a different matchup
Swap Payson for: