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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Raytown, MO vs Payson, AZ

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Raytown?
- The Median Age in Payson is 17.5 years older than in Raytown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Raytown?
- Payson housing costs are 124.1% more expensive than Raytown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Payson or Raytown?
- The average commute for residents of Payson is 3.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Raytown.

Things to do in Raytown?
Raytown, MO is a city in Jackson County that has a population of about 29,000. It is known for having several large parks, including Raytown Historic Park and Lee’s Summit CityPark.

Things to do in Payson?
Payson, AZ is an incorporated town located in Gila County with a population of around fifteen thousand people. Payson offers plenty of outdoor activities perfect for anyone looking to explore nature through hiking trails or fishing at the local rodeo pond! Additionally there are many stores, eateries, and entertainment spots available offering its community something fun to do all year round.

 Raytown, MOPayson, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,229329,725,481
 Median Income$59,049  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock59.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$178,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.07  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Raytown    2 Reviews
CK · Kansas City, MO
Life in Raytown
Over 11 years ago

We have lived in this area for the past 20 years. While it is a quiet little suburb of Kansas City, I feel like the area is not growing the way it should. The city  More

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Bp · Kansas City, MO
We love Raytown
Over 17 years ago

I live on the edge of Raytown, our granddaughter attends a Raytown School. We love the town, we love the schools. We have run our business from here for many  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews
Chris · Payson, AZ
Life in the Forest, with All of the Conveniences
Over 4 years ago

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Debra · Payson, AZ
Love Payson, Arizona
Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Jimmy · Payson, AZ
WAS A GREAT TOWN TILL
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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