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Helena, MT vs Star, ID

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Are people in Star older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Star is 0.0 years older than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Star or Helena?
- Star housing costs are 29.3% more expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Star or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Star is 15.9 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 Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

 Helena, MTStar, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,929329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%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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MEL · Star, ID
don"t come you won't like it.
Over 6 years ago

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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