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Tooele, UT vs Payson, UT

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Are people in Payson older or younger than people in Tooele?
- The Median Age in Payson is 5.5 years younger than in Tooele.

Are housing costs cheaper in Payson or Tooele?
- Payson housing costs are 9.6% more expensive than Tooele housing costs.

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

Things to do in Tooele?
Tooele UTis found at the baseof Oquirrh mountains only 36 miles southwest from Salt Lake City There it stands as gateway point between metro area downtown life and scenic mountain adventures in rugged Utah terrain

Things to do in Payson?
Payson is located in Utah County Utah with an estimated population around 20,500 people as of 2019. The area offers plenty attractions for visitors such as its nearby lakeside spots ideal for swimming & fishing or simply going shopping at one of its many malls giving citizens a chance to find unique items besides that there are numerous trails specifically designed for hiking & biking perfect way to enjoy some quality time outdoors plus there are various outdoor activities available throughout the year like attending the Annual American West Heritage Festival .

 Tooele, UTPayson, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,093329,725,481
 Median Income$76,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$387,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tooele    5 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Utah all of my life, and in Tooele for 10 years. The traffic is worse than Salt Lake City. Average commute to downtown SLC used to be about 40 minutes.   More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Utah for about 18 years now. It has become my home. I love raising my children here. I never thought that I would like living in Utah, as a matter of fact  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved here because of my parents. We were not sure if we would even like it. Three years later, we're still here & wouldn't move if you paid us. Tooele HAS very  More

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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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