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Walla Walla, WA vs Helena, MT

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Are people in Helena older or younger than people in Walla Walla?
- The Median Age in Helena is 3.4 years older than in Walla Walla.

Are housing costs cheaper in Helena or Walla Walla?
- Helena housing costs are 17.4% more expensive than Walla Walla housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Helena or Walla Walla?
- The average commute for residents of Helena is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Walla Walla.

Things to do in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla WA is situated between the Blue Mountains and Columbia River Filled with historical sites, great restaurants, and museums as well as plenty of exciting nightlife options or wineries available for wine lovers.

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!

 Walla Walla, WAHelena, MTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,060329,725,481
 Median Income$55,648  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$374,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.78  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  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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