Payson, UT vs Westminster, CO
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
Westminster
67.3
#1447 nationally
Payson leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.3). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 26.5 min). Payson leads in cost of living index (111 vs 131).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 67.3 (#1447) |
| Population | 24,054 | 114,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $521,100 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $90,651 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+9.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Westminster, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$521,100
Population
114,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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