2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Payson, UT vs West Valley City, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in West Valley City or is it cheaper to live in Payson?
- West Valley City is 3.5% more expensive than Payson.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Valley City or Payson?
- West Valley City housing costs are 1.0% more expensive than Payson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Payson or is Health Care more affordable in West Valley City.
- Health related expenses are 0.4% less in West Valley City.
 Payson, UTWest Valley City, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock121.3100
 Food & Groceries93.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.3100
 Housing138.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$425,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock97.8100
 Miscellaneous106.6  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Payson    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Payson is a great place to live. I was born and raised  More

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Reviews for West Valley City    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

West Valley City has 3 pretty distinct areas/neighborhoods. They're separated by zip code. East of the 3200 W can be pretty rough. I would not live there. Between the  More

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Over 11 years ago

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