salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (80.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,720 a year. That is $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other North Carolina cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of North Carolina. It is number 136 of 164 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leland?
Share of households by yearly income. 32.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leland
| Size | Leland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,330 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,706 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,967 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,260 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leland overall?
Everyday prices in North Carolina overall are 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Leland, so the North Carolina figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leland
Life in Leland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $800 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $398,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leland, NC?
Renting in Leland costs a median of about $1,968 a month in 2026, including utilities. The North Carolina median is $1,496.
How much do I need to make to live in Leland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,720 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leland cheap or expensive?
Leland is rated OK: rent takes 23.8% of the typical household income of $99,197. It ranks 136th cheapest of 164 North Carolina cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leland?
The median homeowner in Leland pays $2,419 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.
Is Leland more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in North Carolina are 6% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Leland?
The median home value in Leland is $398,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
29,607 people live in Leland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.