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Mankato, MN vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Mankato?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 7.3 years older than in Mankato.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Mankato?
- Waukee housing costs are 23.6% more expensive than Mankato housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Mankato?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 5.0 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 Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Mankato, MNWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$56,274  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%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 Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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