Ballwin, MO vs Battle Creek, MI
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.
Ballwin
75.7
#423 nationally
Battle Creek
74.8
#539 nationally
Ballwin leads in crime level (1.5 vs 30.7). Ballwin leads in median household income ($118,647 vs $49,684). Battle Creek leads in walk score (37 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ballwin, MO | Battle Creek, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#423) | 74.8 (#539) |
| Population | 30,410 | 52,175 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $417,520 | $187,207 |
| Median Household Income | $118,647 | $49,684 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 30.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | R+14.0 |
C
75.7 Score
Ballwin, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,520
Population
30,410
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Battle Creek, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$187,207
Population
52,175
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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