Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Fitchburg, MA vs Helena, MT

Change Cities
Highlights
- Helena spends 22.3% less per student than Fitchburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.7% higher in Helena than in Fitchburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Helena had 9.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fitchburg
 Fitchburg, MAHelena, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,339$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,667  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,341$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.69  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4214573
 Students per Counselor379  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Fitchburg    6 Reviews
Karl · Fitchburg, MA
If you can afford MA, there are better locations
Over 4 years ago

I've had the privilege to live in many places across the US in several states. Fitchburg is easily the worst place I have lived, by far. To find it, drive west on the  More

   |    Reply
kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

   |    Reply
kei · Fitchburg, MA
Life is what you make of it
Over 16 years ago

First off, Fitchburg is not a bad place to live. If you want an urban feel with a country setting this is a great place. If you don't like new england winters, bad  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fitchburg

See all reviews
Reviews for Helena    17 Reviews
Doug · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Nice safe mountain town. Little too quiet for me
Over 3 years ago

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

   |    Reply
Christine · Helena Valley West Central, MT
Best Decision Ever
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

   |    Reply
Al 68 · Ogden, UT
Growing up in Helena
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Helena

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Moulton, AlabamaHartselle, AlabamaCompare
 Lake Stevens, WashingtonBowling Green, KentuckyCompare
 Goleta, CaliforniaCatheys Valley, CaliforniaCompare
 Cutlerville, MichiganByron Center, MichiganCompare
 Grand Junction, ColoradoAlhambra, CaliforniaCompare
 Pittsboro, IndianaMonrovia, IndianaCompare
 Lake Of The Pines, CaliforniaDavis, CaliforniaCompare
 New Berlin, WisconsinShort Hills, New JerseyCompare
 Flagstaff, ArizonaOlathe, KansasCompare
 Ripon, CaliforniaLivermore, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Helena, Montana
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.