Payson, UT vs Woodridge, IL
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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.5). Payson leads in average commute (21 min vs 31.2 min). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $81,387).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Payson, UT | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#812) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 24,054 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $477,164 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $81,387 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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