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Helena, MT vs Great Falls, MT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Great Falls has been positive.
- Great Falls has 0.9% less unemployment than Helena.
- Great Falls job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 Helena, MTGreat Falls, MTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.4%  Unlock6.3%
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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Reviews for Great Falls    22 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up here. The lack of educational opportunities and adequate work opportunities made it extremely difficult to thrive. Upon leaving to the nearest metropolitan  More

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Please do not move to Great Falls if you are a liberal. Don't make a great red place go blue and ruin one of the last best unspoiled country places not yet destroyed by  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived in Great Falls from 2012-2015 and could not leave fast enough! We lived near the downtown area (which you think would be nice with a $1200/month rent...) where  More

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