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Cottage Grove, MN vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Cottage Grove?
- The Median Age in Helena is 3.6 years older than in Cottage Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Cottage Grove?
- Helena housing costs are 22.1% more expensive than Cottage Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Cottage Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 12.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cottage Grove.

Things to do in Cottage Grove?
Cottage Grove, Minnesota is found in Washington county offering its citizens access to parks including Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park while also having shopping options at Marketplace at Town Center plus multiple restaurants including Old Country Buffet

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!

 Cottage Grove, MNHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$108,887  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$360,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  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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