Mankato, MN vs Ridgeland, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mankato
74.8
#549 nationally
Ridgeland
74.4
#603 nationally
Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 20.1 min). Mankato leads in walk score (40 vs 31). Mankato leads in crime level (7.0 vs 8.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mankato, MN | Ridgeland, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#549) | 74.4 (#603) |
| Population | 45,742 | 24,459 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $308,167 | $286,933 |
| Median Household Income | $61,726 | $66,171 |
| Average Commute | 15.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.2 | R+17.3 |
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74.8 Score
Mankato, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,167
Population
45,742
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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74.4 Score
Ridgeland, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,933
Population
24,459
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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