Battle Creek, MI vs Champaign, IL
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
Champaign
77.8
#214 nationally
Champaign leads in crime level (13.7 vs 30.7). Champaign leads in walk score (52 vs 37). Champaign leads in average commute (14.8 min vs 19.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Champaign, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 77.8 (#214) |
| Population | 52,175 | 89,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $240,516 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $58,273 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 14.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 13.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+24.1 |
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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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77.8 Score
Champaign, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$240,516
Population
89,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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