Leland, NC vs Sandy Springs, GA
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.
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Sandy Springs
67.6
#1406 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.8). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 137). Sandy Springs leads in median household income ($93,303 vs $82,651).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | Sandy Springs, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 67.6 (#1406) |
| Population | 30,542 | 105,793 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $699,826 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $93,303 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+44.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Sandy Springs has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D+
67.6 Score
Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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