Granite City, IL 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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 16.9). Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Payson, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 72.9 (#812) |
| Population | 26,908 | 24,054 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $477,164 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $81,387 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+39.8 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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