Payson, UT vs San Antonio, TX
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.
Payson
72.9
#812 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 111). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 24,054 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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