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Helena, MT vs San Dimas, CA

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Are people in San Dimas older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in San Dimas is 2.7 years older than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in San Dimas or Helena?
- San Dimas housing costs are 77.0% more expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, San Dimas or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of San Dimas is 21.2 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 San Dimas?
San Dimas CA lies at the base of San Gabriel Mountain offering easy access to the Angeles National Forest while still providing city amenities like local shopping options.

 Helena, MTSan Dimas, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,775329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.2%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 San Dimas    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

The Jefferson's have Guts & we love our city even from a distance it's still close to our hearts! Peace, Love, & Light!  More

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Over 11 years ago

You probably are aware of how bad the drought is in Southern CA. Last year we only received 3 inches of rain. This is more like Texas than Southern CA. It looks like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lori I'm assuming you could not afford the VIA VERDE neighborhood of San Dimas. I just moved into VIA VERDE and it is so peaceful! I love it! I have a beautiful green  More

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