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Dothan, AL vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Dothan?
- The Median Age in Helena is 0.1 years younger than in Dothan.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Dothan?
- Helena housing costs are 142.4% more expensive than Dothan housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Dothan?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 6.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Dothan.

Things to do in Dothan?
Dothan, Alabama is a thriving city located in Houston County. Often referred to as the “Peanut Capital of the World”, it is home to the annual National Peanut Festival. Thanks to its warm climate and pleasant year-round temperatures, visitors can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and bird watching at places like Landmark Park and Abbeville Town Square. With museums, historical sites, upscale shopping outlets, and delicious restaurants, there is something for everyone in this charming Southern town.

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!

 Dothan, ALHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$49,203  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$181,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Dothan    25 Reviews

This is my 3rd (maybe 4th) year living in dothan, and it is AMAZING!! I hear people say "the traffic is horrible" but it really is not. sure the traffic sometimes is  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up here. I will sum it up like this: the best decision I ever made was to move away from Dothan 20 years ago and the worst decision I ever made was to move back  More

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Over 4 years ago

I grew up in this horrible nothing city living here until in my early thirties and I left 20 years ago. I hated this place everyday and was so glad I left, it was the  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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