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Mankato, MN vs Moline, IL

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Are people in Moline older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Moline is 12.5 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Moline or Mankato?
- Moline housing costs are 52.5% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Moline or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Moline is 2.0 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 Moline?
Moline, Illinois is located in Rock Island County offering its citizens great recreation centers plus multiple shopping options like SouthPark Mall while also having nearby restaurants including City Limits Bar & Grill.

 Mankato, MNMoline, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,660329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.6%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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Reviews for Moline    14 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  More

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