Bend, OR 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.6). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 24 min). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 104,557 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Bend has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
View Bend, OR →
C-
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
View Leland, NC →