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Helena, MT vs Spanaway, WA

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Are people in Spanaway older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Spanaway is 8.2 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Spanaway or Helena?
- Spanaway housing costs are 6.6% more expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Spanaway or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Spanaway is 22.7 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 Spanaway?
Spanaway WA offers peaceful living just outside Tacoma boasting rich wildlife areas along Spanaway Lake that provide ample opportunities for fishing and canoeing.

 Helena, MTSpanaway, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,670329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.8%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 Spanaway    6 Reviews

I have been living in Spanaway since 1973 ... over the years I’ve seen its ups and downs ... and lately its been down. This is due, in large part, to the immigrants from  More

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I picked up my daughter from SeaTac last night around midnight and mentally prepared to make our way south through the detours of the train derailment in Dupont. We  More

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One of the most beautiful places to live. However, it is very far away from my family and it does not get hot enough for me in the summer. The rain and winter darkness  More

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