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Mandan, ND vs Pierre, SD

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Are people in Pierre older or younger than people in Mandan?
- The Median Age in Pierre is 3.9 years older than in Mandan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pierre or Mandan?
- Pierre housing costs are 7.0% less expensive than Mandan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pierre or Mandan?
- The average commute for residents of Pierre is 9.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mandan.

Things to do in Mandan?
Mandan, ND lies on the banks of the Missouri River just north of Bismarck and offers plenty of outdoor recreation activities including hunting, fishing and hiking at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park.

Things to do in Pierre?
Pierre, SD is the state capital located on the Missouri River providing many interesting experiences ranging from tours around breathtaking South Dakota Capitol building to museum trips at Farm Island Recreation Area; this town serves its citizens by offering job opportunities and quality education.

 Mandan, NDPierre, SDUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,126329,725,481
 Median Income$74,341  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$285,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mandan    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

This town has a harsh climate with brutal winters and hot, windy summers. The people are nice enough, but uncultured. The city government is somewhat corrupt and will  More

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Nice because it has four  More

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Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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