Battle Creek, MI vs Noblesville, IN
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
Noblesville
73.4
#743 nationally
Noblesville leads in crime level (2.3 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in walk score (37 vs 15). Noblesville leads in median household income ($99,458 vs $49,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Noblesville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 73.4 (#743) |
| Population | 52,175 | 73,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $397,372 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $99,458 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | R+6.1 |
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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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73.4 Score
Noblesville, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,372
Population
73,916
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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