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Mankato, MN vs Sedalia, MO

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Is it cheaper to live in Sedalia or is it cheaper to live in Mankato?
- Sedalia is 16.3% less expensive than Mankato.

Which city has more affordable housing, Sedalia or Mankato?
- Sedalia housing costs are 53.2% less expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Mankato or is Health Care more affordable in Sedalia.
- Health related expenses are 24.0% more in Sedalia.
 Mankato, MNSedalia, MOUnited States
 Overall  Unlock72.6100
 Food & Groceries98.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock108.5100
 Housing82.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$163,700$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock59.9100
 Miscellaneous99.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 Sedalia    5 Reviews

There is not one thing I can say about this town, other than it's proximity to better towns in all directions, that would inspire any one to move here. I have found  More

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I would not recommend this town to anyone with a young family or a family/individual who does not own transportation. No culture. No economy. HIGH Crime. Google lists 67  More

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Over 14 years ago

We came here in 2001 after living in Myrtle Beach SC for 13 years. We ended up here because I was offered and accepted a position at Whiteman AFB. Mostly, It's been  More

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