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Issaquah, WA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Issaquah?
- The Median Age in Helena is 3.1 years older than in Issaquah.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Issaquah?
- Helena housing costs are 58.4% less expensive than Issaquah housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Issaquah?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 15.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Issaquah.

Things to do in Issaquah?
Issaquah, Washington is found in King county offering its citizens access to parks including Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park while also having shopping options at Gilman Village plus multiple dining spots including Thai Orchid restaurant

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!

 Issaquah, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$132,984  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,057,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Issaquah    11 Reviews

Great place if you enjoy living in a city of cloned homes, cars, and humans with no souls. You know the ones. Why show off your new Mercedes, Land Rover or Porsche when  More

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I lived in Issaquah for close to 30 years. I have seen a lot of changes in the city - some good and some not so good. I was very sad to leave and even sorrier to have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Issaquah WAS a 5-star place to live, play, work, own a home, and raise a family. That was up until the late '70s and early 80s. Issaquah was a country utopia for over a  More

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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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