Population
Binghamton
47,357
Battle Creek
52,392
Median Income
Binghamton
$44,331
Battle Creek
$51,699
Home Value
Binghamton
$117,400
Battle Creek
$127,600
Rent
Binghamton
$867
Battle Creek
$934
Crime Rate
Binghamton
5.35
Battle Creek
11.22
Cost of Living
Binghamton
84.2
Battle Creek
87.4
Avg Temp
Binghamton
N/A
Battle Creek
N/A
Unemployment
Binghamton
9.8%
Battle Creek
7.4%
How Similar Are Binghamton & Battle Creek?
Battle Creek is Binghamton's #15 most similar city
4 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Binghamton
47,357
Battle Creek
52,392
Both cities have similar populations — Binghamton at 47,357 and Battle Creek at 52,392.
Violent Crime
Binghamton
5.35
Battle Creek
11.22
Battle Creek's violent crime is significantly higher than Binghamton's — 52% difference.
Property Crime
Binghamton
34.13
Battle Creek
25.23
Binghamton has a 26% higher property crime than Battle Creek.
Political Leaning
Binghamton
49.8%
Battle Creek
56.4%
Binghamton leans Democratic while Battle Creek leans Republican.
Unemployment
Binghamton
9.8%
Battle Creek
7.4%
Binghamton has a 24% higher unemployment than Battle Creek.
Median Income
Binghamton
$44,331
Battle Creek
$51,699
Battle Creek has a 14% higher median income than Binghamton.
Home Values
Binghamton
$117,400
Battle Creek
$127,600
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
Binghamton
19.6%
Battle Creek
14.7%
Binghamton has a 25% higher education than Battle Creek.
Demographics
Binghamton
67.6%
Battle Creek
64.8%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 4% difference.
Cost of Living
Binghamton
84.2
Battle Creek
87.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
4 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Binghamton and Battle Creek share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Binghamton leads in 3 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Binghamton leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDBinghamton has a fair market rent (1br) of $868 vs $976 in Battle Creek (11% lower). Binghamton scores 83.9 on the food index (100 = national avg) vs 89.5 in Battle Creek. Binghamton has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,103 vs $1,176 in Battle Creek (6% lower).
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Housing Market — Battle Creek leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBattle Creek has a median property tax of $2,097 vs $3,519 in Binghamton (68% lower). Battle Creek has a vacancy rate of 10.5% compared to 15.6% in Binghamton. Battle Creek has a single-family homes of 69.1% compared to 42.7% in Binghamton.
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Jobs & Economy — Battle Creek leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBattle Creek has a poverty rate of 18.0% compared to 32.9% in Binghamton. Battle Creek has a unemployment rate of 7.4% compared to 9.8% in Binghamton. Battle Creek has a government sector of 43.0% compared to 36.3% in Binghamton.
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Crime & Safety — Binghamton leads
Source: FBI UCRBinghamton has a property crime clearance of 22.5% compared to 11.7% in Battle Creek. Battle Creek has a larceny rate (per 1k) of 17.17 compared to 27.88 in Binghamton. Binghamton has a assault rate (per 1k) of 3.95 compared to 9.47 in Battle Creek.
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Weather & Climate
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauBinghamton has a bachelor's degree or higher of 19.6% compared to 14.7% in Battle Creek. Battle Creek has a high school diploma or higher of 37.9% compared to 37.0% in Binghamton.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBattle Creek has a population of 52,392, about 1.1x the size of Binghamton (47,357). Binghamton skews younger with a median age of 35.1 vs 37.6.
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Binghamton
Battle Creek
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBinghamton: 5 vs Battle Creek: 3 for with emergency services. Battle Creek: 3.7 vs Binghamton: 2.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute — Binghamton leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBinghamton has a public transit of 7.8% compared to 1.2% in Battle Creek. Binghamton has a bicycle of 1.6% compared to 0.5% in Battle Creek. Battle Creek has a drive alone of 77.0% compared to 63.9% in Binghamton.
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