Leland, NC vs Sandy, UT
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
70.7
#1076 nationally
Sandy leads in median household income ($108,165 vs $82,651). Leland leads in cost of living index (110 vs 129). Leland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 2.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leland, NC | Sandy, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.5 (#976) | 70.7 (#1076) |
| Population | 30,542 | 91,943 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,757 | $667,692 |
| Median Household Income | $82,651 | $108,165 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 35 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+10.2 |
Data coverage note: Leland is missing data for 1 metric that Sandy 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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C-
70.7 Score
Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
West
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