Battle Creek, MI vs Machesney Park, 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
Machesney Park
79.6
#116 nationally
Machesney Park leads in crime level (8.8 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in walk score (37 vs 22). Machesney Park leads in median household income ($71,098 vs $49,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Machesney Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 79.6 (#116) |
| Population | 52,175 | 22,630 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $211,433 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $71,098 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+0.6 |
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+
79.6 Score
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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