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Helena, MT vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 2.9 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Helena?
- Joplin housing costs are 62.1% less expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 4.0 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 Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Helena, MTJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.29  Unlock26.38
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 Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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