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Mankato, MN vs Houma, LA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Houma or Mankato?
- Houma housing costs are 40.0% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Houma or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Houma is 6.4 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 Houma?
Houma LA lies just south Louisiana offering easy access to Grand Isle State Park perfect for camping near one the area’s most scenic locations plus a selection of seasonal festivals like Mardi Gras & Cajun Music Festival providing entertainment for all ages.

 Mankato, MNHouma, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,461329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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 Houma    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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