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Jefferson City, MO vs Mankato, MN

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Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Jefferson City?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 11.0 years younger than in Jefferson City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Jefferson City?
- Mankato housing costs are 26.8% more expensive than Jefferson City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Jefferson City?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 0.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Jefferson City.

Things to do in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City, Missouri is located in Cole county providing citizens outdoor activities around Runge Conservation Nature Center and stores like Teller’s Gallery & Framing Shop.

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.

 Jefferson City, MOMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$56,781  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$213,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  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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