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Alabaster, AL vs Helena, AL

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Alabaster?
- The Median Age in Helena is 0.3 years older than in Alabaster.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Alabaster?
- Helena housing costs are 26.6% more expensive than Alabaster housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Alabaster?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alabaster.

Things to do in Alabaster?
Alabaster AL is situated just south Birmingham full of fun things to do year round such as visiting DeSoto Caverns or discovering the surrounding countryside through hot-air balloon rides while still having convenient access to many shopping malls in the Greater Birmingham Area.

Things to do in Helena?
Helena, AL is a vibrant town west of Birmingham boasting a variety of landmarks including Buck Creek State Park displaying its unique environment or Cahaba River Walk offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like King's Fest every September.

 Alabaster, ALHelena, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,680329,725,481
 Median Income$83,181  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$261,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alabaster    3 Reviews

Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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