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Mankato, MN vs Duluth, MN

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Are people in Duluth older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Duluth is 7.1 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Duluth or Mankato?
- Duluth housing costs are 10.3% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Duluth or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Duluth is 1.5 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 Duluth?
Duluth, Minnesota is a large port city straddling two states (Minnesota & Wisconsin) with many lakeside parks perfect for romantic sunsets or scenic hikes around Jay Cooke State Park.

 Mankato, MNDuluth, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock86,711329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.938.4
 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 Duluth    18 Reviews

My husband and I just visited Duluth for our anniversary. We stayed in Canal Park and found the area fun and convenient for travelers. Lots of quaint shops and  More

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Over 4 years ago

It is the worse weather in the U.S. as far as small cities that large. The houses are fare below par. they are old shingle 1920s vintage generally and not normally well  More

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I moved to Duluth fifteen years ago today from Arizona with my (at that time) 3 children, who were 1, 4 and 8. My daughter was born here 2 years later. I have never once  More

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