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Alpena, MI vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Alpena?
- The Median Age in Helena is 4.1 years younger than in Alpena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Alpena?
- Helena housing costs are 208.4% more expensive than Alpena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Alpena?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 0.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Alpena.

Things to do in Alpena?
Alpena stands out as Michigan's only natural deep water harbor conveniently situated near Lake Huron's Thunder Bay . With over 10000 inhabiting citizens this area provides tremendous recreational variety from boating expeditions to world class scuba diving dives & almost infinite outdoors fishing very popular among vacationers coming from all over United States .

Things to do in Helena?
Helena MT rests near Lewis and Clark National Forest which makes it an ideal spot for outdoor activities ranging from hiking trails to skiing during winter months plus museums showcasing local history!

 Alpena, MIHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$40,202  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$142,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time11.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 12 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews

I spent 6 months living on a ranch in the Helena valley. This was during the population boom Montana experienced after covid. Helena has some great mountain biking  More

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Over 3 years ago

We transplanted from Southern California 3 years ago and have never looked back! Living in the small unincorporated town of York Montana located in the Helena nation  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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