Batavia, IL 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.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Batavia leads in median household income ($113,824 vs $82,651). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 29.6 min). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 117).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 26,235 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Batavia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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