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St. George, UT vs Helena, MT: where should you move?

St. George: Red-rock retirement magnet, growing fast.
Helena: Small-capital Montana calm.

Dimension	St. George	Helena
Median home price	$531K	$480K
Effective property tax	0.57%	0.74%
Tax friendliness	6/10	6/10
Winter mildness	1/10	2/10
Summer comfort	10/10	9/10
Walkability	4/10	4/10
Outdoor access	10/10	8/10
Culture & food	4/10	4/10
Healthcare	6/10	7/10
Airport connectivity	4/10	4/10
Schools	7/10	6/10
Safety	8/10	7/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)	4/10	6/10
Growth trajectory	10/10	9/10

Pick St. George if your priorities lean: Effective property tax, Summer comfort, Outdoor access, Schools. Pick Helena if they lean: Median home price, Winter mildness, Healthcare, Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk). There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.

Profiles: St. George · Helena

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