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Trenton, NJ vs Helena, MT

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Highlights
Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Trenton?
- The Median Age in Helena is 3.8 years older than in Trenton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Trenton?
- Helena housing costs are 74.2% more expensive than Trenton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Trenton?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Trenton.

Things to do in Trenton?
Trenton, New Jersey is a culturally-diverse city full of art galleries and museums such as the New Jersey State Museum or unique eateries like the classic Trenton Social.

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!

 Trenton, NJHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$39,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$252,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  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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