Arvada, CO 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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.8). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $82,651). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 121,414 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Arvada has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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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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