Apache Junction, AZ vs Leland, NC
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.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.7). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $56,209). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 41,153 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Apache Junction has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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71.5 Score
Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
Southeast
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