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Helena, MT vs Wenatchee, WA

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Are people in Wenatchee older or younger than people in Helena?
- The Median Age in Wenatchee is 4.7 years younger than in Helena.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wenatchee or Helena?
- Wenatchee housing costs are 3.5% less expensive than Helena housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wenatchee or Helena?
- The average commute for residents of Wenatchee is 4.9 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 Wenatchee?
Wenatchee WA located Central Washington surrounding stunning Cascade mountains area provides perfect combination natural beauty modern amenities for ultimate retreat experience

 Helena, MTWenatchee, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,086329,725,481
 Median Income$59,712  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$439,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%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 Wenatchee    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This is a wonderful place to live. Lots of sun, and Winters are not as cold as the East coast. With an enormous, thriving and escalating diversity of people, and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up in Seattle and spend most of my life there. As much as I love the Seattle area I've always felt the need to leave my home town to explore new horizons.  More

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Over 12 years ago

As my main residence is in Oceanside Ca. I stay in E. Wenatchee 3 to 4 months a year (spring/summer) I can say that Wenatchee is an expensive place to live...yes more  More

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