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Mankato, MN vs Parkersburg, WV

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Are people in Parkersburg older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Parkersburg is 15.5 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkersburg or Mankato?
- Parkersburg housing costs are 50.8% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkersburg or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Parkersburg is 2.3 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 Parkersburg?
Parkersburg, WV is the seat of Wood County situated on the Ohio River. This small town offers a relaxing atmosphere while still having all the advantages of city life with great shopping centers, restaurants and bars.

 Mankato, MNParkersburg, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,910329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%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 Parkersburg    10 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

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Over 15 years ago

Just like most places, Parkersburg definitely has it's pros and cons. The pros: pretty low crime rate (although it's growing more and more every year), typically no  More

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Have worked at St Josephs for the past 11 weeks as a travel RN in the CVICU. A very friendly hospital, great hospitalist and physician availability with CV surgeons of  More

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