Bella Vista, AR vs Payson, UT
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.
Bella Vista
70.7
#1067 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in walk score (36 vs 2). Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.5). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 25.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bella Vista, AR | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1067) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 32,368 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $360,927 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $83,989 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.0 | R+39.8 |
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70.7 Score
Bella Vista, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$360,927
Population
32,368
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
2
Southwest
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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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