Leland, NC vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.5). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 132). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 30,542 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+10.8 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that University Place 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
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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