Helena, MT vs Pompano Beach, FL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Helena
69.1
#1251 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in crime level (6.5 vs 14.1). Helena leads in average commute (13.4 min vs 27 min). Helena leads in walk score (49 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, MT | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1251) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 34,464 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,550 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 13.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | D+17.0 |
D+
69.1 Score
Helena, MT
Small Montana city with local appeal
Median Home
$484,550
Population
34,464
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
West
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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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