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St. Helens, OR vs Star, ID

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Are people in Star older or younger than people in St. Helens?
- The Median Age in Star is 3.3 years older than in St. Helens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Star or St. Helens?
- Star housing costs are 38.2% more expensive than St. Helens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Star or St. Helens?
- The average commute for residents of Star is 4.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Helens.

Things to do in St. Helens?
St. Helens, OR is an attractive city northwest of Portland featuring numerous incredible spots to explore like Lake St. Helens with great views from its deck or Columbia County Museum preserving lots local artifacts; they also host outstanding events such as Hops and Crops Beerfest each fall attracting lots of visitors.

Things to do in Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

 St. Helens, ORStar, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,929329,725,481
 Median Income$67,839  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$411,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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