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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Mankato, MN vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Helena is 13.1 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Mankato?
- Helena housing costs are 62.3% more expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 3.2 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 Helena?
Helena MT rests near Lewis and Clark National Forest which makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities ranging from hiking trails to skiing during winter months plus museums showcasing local history!

 Mankato, MNHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.5  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Mankato    4 Reviews
Gen · Mankato, MN
99 bottles of beer on the wall
Over 11 years ago

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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Wildchild · Mankato, MN
Mankato does have some culture
Over 12 years ago

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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Nay · Mankato, MN
Kato
Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews
Doug · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Nice safe mountain town. Little too quiet for me
Over 3 years ago

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Christine · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Best Decision Ever
Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Al 68 · Ogden, UT
Growing up in Helena
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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