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Truckee, CA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Truckee?
- The Median Age in Helena is 2.0 years younger than in Truckee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Truckee?
- Helena housing costs are 55.2% less expensive than Truckee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Truckee?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 8.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Truckee.

Things to do in Truckee?
Truckee is a mountain town situated along California's north shore between Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe providing exquisite views of both bodies of water plus terrains rugged mountains forested valleys cliffs meadows waterways rafting routes plus so much more . It’s also a popular spot for skiing snowboarding ice skating tubing sledding sightseeing astronomy events hayrides star gazing winter sports plus year round entertainment like jazz festivals art walks theatre plays films concerts bands food trucks craft fairs antique markets flea markets restaurants bars shopping historic sites museums galleries plus other activities suitable for all ages !

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!

 Truckee, CAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$103,772  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$981,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.93  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  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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