Battle Creek, MI vs Hackensack, NJ
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
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 30.7). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 37). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $49,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 52,175 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+3.4 |
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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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70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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