Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.0). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 127). Leland leads in median household income ($82,651 vs $75,376).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 184,255 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Fort Lauderdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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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
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