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Lakewood, CA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in Helena is 1.5 years older than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Lakewood?
- Helena housing costs are 40.3% less expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 17.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

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!

 Lakewood, CAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  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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