HEAD TO HEAD
Mankato vs York
York leads Mankato on 3 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Mankato, MN
wins 1 of 5 factors
York, PA
wins 3 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Mankato | York |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 87 | 87 |
| Affordable to rent | 83 ◆ | 81 |
| Climate comfort | 27 | 54 ◆ |
| Plenty of sunshine | 40 | 44 ◆ |
| Big-city amenities | 6 | 71 ◆ |
By the numbers
| Figure | Mankato | York |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $310K | $310K |
| Typical rent | $1,326/mo | $1,384/mo |
| Average temperature | 7.8°C | 11.4°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 3.92 kWh/m²/day | 4.04 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #386 | #122 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.