Payson, UT vs West Covina, CA

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

vs

West Covina

62.4

#1862 nationally

Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.6). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 33 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Payson, UT West Covina, CA
WhereAtHome Score 72.9 (#812) 62.4 (#1862)
Population 24,054 105,617
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $477,164 $849,988
Median Household Income $81,387 $96,219
Average Commute 21 min 33 min
Walk Score 36 47
Crime Level 3.5 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 111 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+39.8 D+32.9