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Auburn, WA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Helena is 4.3 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Auburn?
- Helena housing costs are 22.6% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 19.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

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!

 Auburn, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  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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