Battle Creek, MI vs Terre Haute, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Battle Creek
74.8
#539 nationally
Terre Haute
76.2
#377 nationally
Terre Haute leads in crime level (15.1 vs 30.7). Battle Creek leads in median household income ($49,684 vs $41,230). Terre Haute leads in average commute (17.2 min vs 19.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Battle Creek, MI | Terre Haute, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#539) | 76.2 (#377) |
| Population | 52,175 | 58,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $187,207 | $162,893 |
| Median Household Income | $49,684 | $41,230 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 30.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.0 | R+18.1 |
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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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76.2 Score
Terre Haute, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$162,893
Population
58,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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