Carlsbad, NM vs Mankato, MN

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.

Carlsbad

76.4

#345 nationally

vs

Mankato

74.8

#549 nationally

Mankato leads in crime level (7.0 vs 14.4). Mankato leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 20.7 min). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($77,209 vs $61,726).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Carlsbad, NM Mankato, MN
WhereAtHome Score 76.4 (#345) 74.8 (#549)
Population 31,499 45,742
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $254,019 $308,167
Median Household Income $77,209 $61,726
Average Commute 20.7 min 15.3 min
Walk Score 33 40
Crime Level 14.4 7.0
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 96 101
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+55.9 R+1.2