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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Helena, MT vs Cary, IL

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Are people in Cary older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Cary is 0.9 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Cary or Helena?
- Cary housing costs are 29.1% less expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Cary or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Cary is 22.0 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 Cary?
Cary, Illinois is situated in McHenry county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve to Phillips Recreation Center combined with stores like Oakwood Hills Shopping Center and local food spots like Los Potrillos

 Helena, MTCary, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,919329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Cary    3 Reviews
James · Cary, IL
cost of living
Over 14 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Betsy · Cary, IL
Culture and recreation
Over 14 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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mike · Cary, IL
Property taxes!
Over 16 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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