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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Helena, AL vs Mount Pleasant, SC

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Are people in Mount Pleasant older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Mount Pleasant is 3.7 years older than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mount Pleasant or Helena?
- Mount Pleasant housing costs are 105.0% more expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mount Pleasant or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Mount Pleasant is 9.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Helena.

Things to do in Helena?
Helena, AL is a vibrant town west of Birmingham boasting a variety of landmarks including Buck Creek State Park displaying its unique environment or Cahaba River Walk offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like King's Fest every September.

Things to do in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is a charming city located just outside of Charleston. Here you'll find plenty of outdoor activities such as Middleton Place historic plantation grounds or guided tours along Shem Creek.

 Helena, ALMount Pleasant, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock88,900329,725,481
 Median Income$96,173  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$331,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.95  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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Reviews for Mount Pleasant    15 Reviews
K · Mount Pleasant, SC
Losing its charm
Over 4 years ago

Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Charleston area has changed drastically over the years. Entirely too many people have moved here and cost of living is skyrocketing.  More

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fran · Isle of Palms, SC
Bye Bye beautiful Mount Pleasant.
Over 5 years ago

I fell in Love with Charleston and its neighboring town over 30 years ago. The people were the nicest and most hospitable people I had ever met. Downtown Charleston  More

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Sarah · Front Royal, VA
Charleston :)
Over 9 years ago

Charleston is an amazing place! I grew up there. Mt. Pleasant will be your most pretentious people. The majority of people that live there now are no originally from  More

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