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Glen Ellyn, IL vs Mankato, MN

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Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Glen Ellyn?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 14.3 years younger than in Glen Ellyn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Glen Ellyn?
- Mankato housing costs are 42.0% less expensive than Glen Ellyn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Glen Ellyn?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 15.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Glen Ellyn.

Things to do in Glen Ellyn?
Glen Ellyn is a village located in DuPage County Illinois about 25 miles west of Chicago. The village has seen an increased influx of younger families due to its highly ranked public school system and proximity to jobs and recreational options including Gifford Park which has been recently renovated with new paths benches and playgrounds.

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.

 Glen Ellyn, ILMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$124,754  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$467,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Glen Ellyn    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

My husband and I moved to Glen Ellyn from Chicago in 1993 when our first child was born. One thing you should know about GE is that it is spread out and there is an "in  More

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My husband and I are life long residents of the Chicago area and have lived in Glen Ellyn since 1998. It is a comfortable, walkable, old fashion neighborhood where you  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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Over 13 years ago

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