Crystal, MN 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.
Crystal
75
#509 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.7). Crystal leads in cost of living index (105 vs 110). Crystal leads in median household income ($86,288 vs $82,651).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Crystal, MN | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#509) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 21,906 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,618 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $86,288 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Crystal has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Crystal, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,618
Population
21,906
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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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