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Mankato, MN vs Sun Prairie, WI

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Are people in Sun Prairie older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Sun Prairie is 10.8 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sun Prairie or Mankato?
- Sun Prairie housing costs are 32.6% more expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sun Prairie or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Sun Prairie is 5.1 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 Sun Prairie?
Sun Prairie, WI sits just outside Madison in Dane County offering residents plenty of outdoor recreational activities such as fishing and camping while also providing great dining and shopping options.

 Mankato, MNSun Prairie, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,528329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%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 Sun Prairie    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I love it here, the weather is absolutely fantastic if you like freezing your toes off.  More

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Typically cold winters, lots of snow. Summers are typically pleasant, but can be high humidity. Poor Air Quality year round. Mild spring and fall Summer can have  More

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Over 14 years ago

Crime is very low, I seldom feel like I have to lock my car or even my house. The schools here are pretty good, and have no tolerance for bullies (so if you have any,  More

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