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Fayetteville, AR vs Mankato, MN

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Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 1.6 years younger than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Fayetteville?
- Mankato housing costs are 18.4% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 4.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Arkansas is located in the heart of Washington County and has been an important commercial center since its founding in 1828. It’s home to several local attractions like the University of Arkansas Campus or scenic hiking trails at nearby Devil’s Den State Park.

Things to do in Mankato?
Mankato, Minnesota lies within Blue Earth county giving residents access to culture attractions ranging from Giant Owl Theatre to Mankato Civic Center along with recreation centers like Mount Kato Ski Area.

 Fayetteville, ARMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$52,111  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$332,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.47  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    49 Reviews

We've been here for many years. And my wife grew up here. We love being part of the community. She's a teacher and I own Deck Bros. The only thing remotely negative that  More

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How this city made Sperlings top ten for midsize cities is beyond me. The crime rate for both personal and property are horrendous. Assuming because of the fairly  More

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I've lived in NWA for 15 years. I've lived in many different cities in this country. This the worst area.First of all, you can't trust many of the people. They say  More

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Reviews for Mankato    4 Reviews

Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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