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Mankato, MN vs Brighton, CO

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Are people in Brighton older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Brighton is 7.7 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brighton or Mankato?
- Brighton housing costs are 83.5% more expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brighton or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Brighton is 14.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mankato.

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.

Things to do in Brighton?
Brighton, Colorado is situated in Adams county providing visitors leisure areas such as Barr Lake State Park while also having employment opportunities at Platte Valley Medical Center plus entertainment opportunities at Tascosa Drive-In Theater.

 Mankato, MNBrighton, COUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,895329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.5  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brighton    2 Reviews

I bought a house in Adams County Colorado found out that the same family had built my house and the house next door and shared the driveway the realestat agents told me  More

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Over 15 years ago

My name is Sandra I use to live in Eagle Pass until I got married and move to Colorado.I go and visit my parents once or twice a year they live in Chula Vista  More

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