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Binghamton, NY vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Binghamton?
- The Median Age in Helena is 3.8 years older than in Binghamton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Binghamton?
- Helena housing costs are 243.9% more expensive than Binghamton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Binghamton?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Binghamton.

Things to do in Binghamton?
Binghamton, New York is located in Broome County and stands out for its entertainment options such as the Forum Theater or Kopernik Planetarium plus access to nearby Chenango River.

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!

 Binghamton, NYHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$39,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Binghamton    29 Reviews

Marg · 

Very cool place with loads of popular restaurants (some award winning), hiking, winter activities/sports, fishing, boating, central location -making it SO EASY for  More

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Over 4 years ago

I can't understand the strong negativity, at least not totally. I have been here for a while now and have been (years ago). Back in the big recession there were some  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in this area my whole life-all 23 years of it. Even in my lifetime about half the businesses I remember are now boarded up often with no replacements. So many  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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