Battle Creek, MI vs Belvidere, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Battle Creek
74.8
#539 nationally
Belvidere
76.2
#368 nationally
Belvidere leads in crime level (4.1 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 23.8 min). Belvidere leads in median household income ($59,216 vs $49,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Belvidere, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 76.2 (#368) |
| Population | 52,175 | 25,297 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $265,879 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $59,216 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | R+14.5 |
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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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76.2 Score
Belvidere, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$265,879
Population
25,297
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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