Battle Creek, MI vs Frederick, MD

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

vs

Frederick

67

#1470 nationally

Frederick leads in crime level (11.1 vs 30.7). Frederick leads in median household income ($89,981 vs $49,684). Battle Creek leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 29.8 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Battle Creek, MI Frederick, MD
WhereAtHome Score 74.8 (#539) 67 (#1470)
Population 52,175 85,793
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $187,207 $465,790
Median Household Income $49,684 $89,981
Average Commute 19.3 min 29.8 min
Walk Score 37 47
Crime Level 30.7 11.1
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 85 120
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+14.0 D+8.8
Battle Creek, MI
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

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Frederick, MD
D+
67 Score

Frederick, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$465,790

Population

85,793

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

47

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