Battle Creek, MI vs Pasadena, TX
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
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in crime level (15.5 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $49,684).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 52,175 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | D+5.5 |
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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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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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