Payson, UT vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 36). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 24,054 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+19.5 |
C-
72.9 Score
Payson, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$477,164
Population
24,054
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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