Fayetteville, 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.
Fayetteville
68
#1354 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 11.6). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $56,881). Fayetteville leads in average commute (18.2 min vs 21 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fayetteville, AR | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1354) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 101,680 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $384,760 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $56,881 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 18.2 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.7 | R+39.8 |
D+
68 Score
Fayetteville, AR
Mid-size Arkansas city with community character
Median Home
$384,760
Population
101,680
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
32
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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