Payson, UT vs Westbrook, ME
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
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 4.8). Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 31). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 24,054 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+36.3 |
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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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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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