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Fountain, CO vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Fountain?
- The Median Age in Helena is 9.6 years older than in Fountain.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Fountain?
- Helena housing costs are 10.0% more expensive than Fountain housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Fountain?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 12.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fountain.

Things to do in Fountain?
Fountain is a Home Rule Municipality situated within El Paso County in Colorado near Pikes Peak—offering small-town living with big city amenities including movie theaters and restaurants plus quick access to outdoor recreation activities such as camping or hiking through local trails!

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!

 Fountain, COHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$74,621  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$399,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fountain    4 Reviews

Junky, Trashy, Transient, Rental Town, with no infrastructure or proactive government. Take exit 128 off I-25 and Drive around to see for yourself. Especially Old  More

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After living in 3 states and in Denver,Springs and Pueblo(within CO), I find Fountain to be a quiet, safe and cost effective place to live. It has moderate temps and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Fountain is a great place to live. Housing is affordable and not segregated (all the condo's not in one part of town and all of the big homes in another). The city  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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