2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Somerset, KY vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Helena is 1.1 years older than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Somerset?
- Helena housing costs are 128.2% more expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

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!

 Somerset, KYHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$30,107  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$192,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 18 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  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 4 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 6 years ago

I lived here for 16 years. It is a great place to grow  More

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