Payson, UT vs Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 242). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in median household income ($166,747 vs $81,387). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 24,054 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 242 |
| 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-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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