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Mankato, MN vs Junction City, KS

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Are people in Junction City older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Junction City is 1.7 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Junction City or Mankato?
- Junction City housing costs are 41.2% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Junction City or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Junction City is 1.1 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 Junction City?
Junction City, KS is located in Geary county in northeast Kansas along the Republican river with easy access to Topeka and Fort Riley military base nearby.

 Mankato, MNJunction City, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,033329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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