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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Santa Fe, NM vs Helena, AL

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Santa Fe?
- The Median Age in Helena is 5.9 years younger than in Santa Fe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Santa Fe?
- Helena housing costs are 38.8% less expensive than Santa Fe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Santa Fe?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 11.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Santa Fe.

Things to do in Santa Fe?
Santa Fe, New Mexico is considered one of America's most unique and beautiful cities that offers stunning views of both the Sangre de Cristo mountains and downtown Plaza.

Things to do in Helena?
Helena, AL is a vibrant town west of Birmingham boasting a variety of landmarks including Buck Creek State Park displaying its unique environment or Cahaba River Walk offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like King's Fest every September.

 Santa Fe, NMHelena, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock20,680329,725,481
 Median Income$61,990  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$541,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.14  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Santa Fe    55 Reviews
Andrea · Santa Fe, NM
I love this City Different!
Over 3 years ago

I’ve recently moved to Santa Fe from Colorado. I love Santa Fe for various reasons… mostly because of the tricultural aspects of it. We have amazing Native American,  More

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"Ret1re" · Johnsburg, NY
Great, but not perfect
Over 6 years ago

Bought a house here in 2013 and split my time here with other house in Adirondack Mountains of NYS. Santa Fe is great, but not perfect. Love the climate. 306 days of  More

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chris · Ogden, UT
Carnival of fools
Over 6 years ago

The only 2 things about Santa Fe that are nice is the scenery and the weather. But, those two things cannot bring about the total comfort and homeyness that makes a city  More

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Reviews for Helena    2 Reviews
Bp · Columbus, GA
Great Place to Live
Over 15 years ago

I raised my five children in Helena, Al 27 yrs ago when it was just one road and a few neighborhoods. Everytime I drive thru AL,I take the small detour thru Helena. It  More

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Barbara · Helena, AL
Helena
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Helena from Florida. Although I miss Florida, Helena is a nice little town to live in except for rush hour traffic. Life is very quiet in Helena and we have  More

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