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Mankato, MN vs Galesburg, IL

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Are people in Galesburg older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Galesburg is 14.4 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Galesburg or Mankato?
- Galesburg housing costs are 70.8% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Galesburg or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Galesburg is 1.0 minutes shorter 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 Galesburg?
Galesburg, IL is a classic mid-west town nestled along I-74 about 2 hours west from Chicago known for its picturesque prairies & rolling hills plus hunting grounds full of wildlife that attract astray hikers looking for unique experiences all year round!

 Mankato, MNGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,298329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.2%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 Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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