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Oak Ridge, TN vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Oak Ridge?
- The Median Age in Helena is 0.4 years older than in Oak Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Oak Ridge?
- Helena housing costs are 70.0% more expensive than Oak Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Oak Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 8.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Oak Ridge.

Things to do in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge, TN has around 28,000 residents and sits in Anderson county. It was founded during World War II and today it serves as home to the city's Technology Valley business incubator program.

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!

 Oak Ridge, TNHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$60,542  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$258,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  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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