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Kirkland, WA vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Kirkland?
- The Median Age in Helena is 2.1 years older than in Kirkland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Kirkland?
- Helena housing costs are 58.3% less expensive than Kirkland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Kirkland?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 15.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Kirkland.

Things to do in Kirkland?
Kirkland, Washington provides breathtaking views of Lake Washington and within city limits there are three additional lakes - Juanita Bay Park and Mercer Slough Nature Park offer unique wildlife habitats as well as plenty of recreational opportunities for exploring.

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!

 Kirkland, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$121,998  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,055,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.54  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to 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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