Battle Creek, MI vs East Chicago, IN
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.
Battle Creek
74.8
#539 nationally
East Chicago
77.8
#215 nationally
East Chicago leads in walk score (56 vs 37). East Chicago leads in crime level (22.6 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in median household income ($49,684 vs $39,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | East Chicago, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 77.8 (#215) |
| Population | 52,175 | 25,830 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $129,375 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $39,434 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 22.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+5.6 |
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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C+
77.8 Score
East Chicago, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$129,375
Population
25,830
Crime
High
Walk Score
56
Midwest
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