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

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Are people in Ottawa older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Ottawa is 0.2 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Ottawa or Helena?
- Ottawa housing costs are 65.7% less expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Ottawa or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Ottawa is 7.8 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 Ottawa?
Ottawa, IL is an inviting town northwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like La Salle Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area displaying its distinctive landscape or Canal Corridor Association hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Ottawa Two Rivers Wine Festival brings people together with food and games every April.

 Helena, MTOttawa, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,719329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.3%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 Ottawa    6 Reviews
Ivy · Grand Rapids, MI
Radiation
Over 8 years ago

Have all of the radiation sites been cleaned up? If not, did the tornado stir up and blast some radiation from these sites to other  More

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Vern · Ottawa, IL
Quality of life
Over 11 years ago

Good location with low cost of living and close enough to Chicago and suburbs to take advantage of their  More

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Mike  · Ottawa, IL
Taxes are a killer
Over 15 years ago

Although Ottawa is a very nice place to live, living here is becoming rediculous...as taxes go. I bought a house less then four years ago and my taxed went from  More

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