Battle Creek, MI vs New Brighton, MN
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
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in crime level (2.5 vs 30.7). New Brighton leads in median household income ($84,707 vs $49,684). Battle Creek leads in cost of living index (85 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 52,175 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+43.3 |
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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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75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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