Helena, MT vs Springdale, AR
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
Springdale
70.4
#1107 nationally
Helena leads in walk score (49 vs 28). Helena leads in average commute (13.4 min vs 21.8 min). Springdale leads in cost of living index (86 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Helena, MT | Springdale, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1251) | 70.4 (#1107) |
| Population | 34,464 | 92,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,550 | $342,415 |
| Median Household Income | $64,798 | $58,924 |
| Average Commute | 13.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 14.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+6.7 |
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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C-
70.4 Score
Springdale, AR
Poultry capital in booming Northwest Arkansas
Median Home
$342,415
Population
92,189
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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