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Lake Stevens, WA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Lake Stevens?
- The Median Age in Helena is 5.4 years older than in Lake Stevens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Lake Stevens?
- Helena housing costs are 30.4% less expensive than Lake Stevens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Lake Stevens?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 20.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake Stevens.

Things to do in Lake Stevens?
Lake Stevens, WA sits just east of Everett providing its residents with easy access to numerous natural attractions from hiking trails to boulder fields scattered throughout the area.

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!

 Lake Stevens, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$99,296  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$632,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.77  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake Stevens    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I lived all over the country and the world for 27 yrs and moved into Lake Stevens 12 yrs ago. Absolutely a great place to live! Our 3 girls have done well in the  More

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My family and I lived in Lake Stevens for 7 years (2000 to 2007). It is a nice bedroom community that has good schools (get involved parents), low crime, and an ok lake  More

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10 years ago Lake Stevens was a nice little quiet town. Small town politics created their own megajobs, money, power and infighting. 2007 had a mayoral coups d'etats  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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