| Germantown, MD | Altoona, PA | United States |
Overall | 138.5 | 77.2 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 108.6 | 97.4 | 100 |
Health | 86.8 | 88.1 | 100 |
Housing | 125.0 | 37.3 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $378,800 | $119,400 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,380.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 140.9 | 82.4 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 146.8 | 94.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Germantown 8 Reviews
When I first moved to Germantown, this city was up and coming. It still felt like the country and the air was breathable and not as much traffic. That was in 2010. In 3 More
Montgomery County is not a dog friendly place if you own pets. The dog regulations do not favor the dog or dog owner and one should consider Frederick, Howard or Carroll More
Everything costs more here because of the proximity to Washington D.C. I came from Long Island, NY where it was also expensive. Since I've been here costs go up, but More
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Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow, More
Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west More
I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery More
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