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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Helena, MT vs Alabaster, AL

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Are people in Alabaster older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Alabaster is 2.1 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alabaster or Helena?
- Alabaster housing costs are 40.5% less expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alabaster or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Alabaster is 17.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Helena.

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!

Things to do in Alabaster?
Alabaster AL is situated just south Birmingham full of fun things to do year round such as visiting DeSoto Caverns or discovering the surrounding countryside through hot-air balloon rides while still having convenient access to many shopping malls in the Greater Birmingham Area.

 Helena, MTAlabaster, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,133329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.29  Unlock26.38
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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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Alabaster    3 Reviews
Kurt · Alabaster, AL
Great Place to live, work and raise a family.
Over 14 years ago

Alabaster Alabama ... affordable, adaptable and  More

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DB · Spring, TX
Escape from Birmingham
Over 15 years ago

This is the sequel to "Escape from New York" staring Kirk Russell, but called "Escape from Birmingham" staring the dopes of Alabama. The people in this area Hoover,  More

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Jeremiah · Alabaster, AL
Alabaster, A Renewed Youth
Over 19 years ago

Alabster is becoming one of the fastest growing cities in the state of Alabama. With the addition of the Colonial Promenadeand White Stone Shopping Centers the economy  More

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