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Leland, NC is an ideal location for those looking for a combination of city life and outdoor activities. Home to local businesses such as Carolina Compassion Care and Waters Edge Children’s Academy, Leland offers something for everyone. The cost of living in Leland is slightly lower than the national average with rent for a 2 bedroom apartment being $1,050 compared to the US average of $1,430. Moreover, grocery costs are also lower with a Grocery Cost Index of 99 versus 100 in the US. Altogether, this makes Leland an attractive and affordable place to live.

Leland has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Leland has seen the job market increase by 2.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 42.8%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Leland
- The Sales Tax Rate for Leland is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Leland is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Leland
- The average income of a Leland resident is $32,132 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Leland resident is $78,884 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyLeland, North CarolinaUnited States
  5.86
  -8.7%-6.2%
  42.8%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $41,017$37,638
  $78,884$69,021
  $92,858$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.7%0.5%
  6.0%6.8%
  7.3%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  12.9%11.0%
  3.8%4.8%
  2.1%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  1.0%1.9%
  4.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.3%4.2%
  8.9%9.3%
  21.9%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  6.4%7.0%
  3.6%4.8%
  9.3%4.7%
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J · Apex, NC
Over 2 years ago

Possibly a 5 Star Place to live. No concerns about crime in Leland. The only reason I would not give 5 stars would be: town is still developing--so not everything is  More

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Over 10 years ago

Having grown older, I find myself increasingly intolerant of cold weather, but the type of winter weather here mimics that of my home state, Texas, and I hated it  More

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Over 16 years ago

We've been in Leland for almost 2 months now. We really like it here. We transplanted from Brevard County Florida, and we used to commute for everything at least 30  More

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