Payson, UT vs West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
Payson leads in median household income ($81,387 vs $30,317). West Lafayette leads in walk score (51 vs 36). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 21 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 24,054 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | Even |
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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
73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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