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Kearney, NE vs Mankato, MN

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Highlights
Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 5.3 years younger than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Kearney?
- Mankato housing costs are 4.6% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

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.

 Kearney, NEMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  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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