Leland, NC vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 13.2). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 135). Leland leads in average commute (24 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 30,542 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 45 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+19.5 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Wheat Ridge 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
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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