Bozeman, MT 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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Leland
71.5
#976 nationally
Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 11.9). Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 24 min). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Leland, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 71.5 (#976) |
| Population | 57,305 | 30,542 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $388,757 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $82,651 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | R+24.9 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Bozeman has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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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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