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Coos Bay, OR vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Coos Bay?
- The Median Age in Helena is 1.6 years younger than in Coos Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Coos Bay?
- Helena housing costs are 43.9% more expensive than Coos Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Coos Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Coos Bay.

Things to do in Coos Bay?
Coos Bay is a port city situated near Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area perfect for enjoying its stunning sandy beaches full of wildlife while providing access to different water sports from crabbing to kayaking among other popular activities such as exploring the historic buildings at Coos Historical & Maritime Museum and trying local cuisines in some of its unique restaurants.

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!

 Coos Bay, ORHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$48,233  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$305,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time15.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Coos Bay    11 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Residents since 1990. Pros: The weather is exceptionally mild. We find it a very inexpensive, convenient, and laid back place to live. North Bend has an airport (OTH)  More

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My son is thinking about moving to coos bay, I have read some comments, doesn't sound so good. He has a family and he thinks he can get a good job. He lives in colorado.  More

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Over 11 years ago

nice  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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