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Mankato, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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Are people in Cottage Grove older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Cottage Grove is 9.5 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cottage Grove or Mankato?
- Cottage Grove housing costs are 33.0% more expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cottage Grove or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 9.6 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 Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove, Minnesota is found in Washington county offering its citizens access to parks including Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park while also having shopping options at Marketplace at Town Center plus multiple restaurants including Old Country Buffet

 Mankato, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%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 Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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