Payson, UT vs Whittier, 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
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 13.4). Whittier leads in walk score (64 vs 36). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 61.9 (#1886) |
| Population | 24,054 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 13.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+32.9 |
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
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D-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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