Deerfield Beach, FL 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.
Deerfield Beach
71.5
#973 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.1). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $53,741). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deerfield Beach, FL | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#973) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 87,325 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $274,857 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $53,741 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+39.8 |
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71.5 Score
Deerfield Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,857
Population
87,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Southeast
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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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