2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Mankato, MN vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- The average commute for residents of Cottage Grove is 9.3% longer than it is for residents of Mankato.
- 53.9% more residents of Cottage Grove work from home compared to residents of Mankato.
 Mankato, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2527
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 Commute Mode
 Mankato, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Auto (alone)76.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk3.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.5%9.7%
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 Mankato, MNCottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock9.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.35.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.4%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.5.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock11.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.2%2.9%
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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