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Auburn, WA vs Germantown, MD

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Highlights
Are people in Germantown older or younger than people in Auburn?
- The Median Age in Germantown is 1.0 years older than in Auburn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Germantown or Auburn?
- Germantown housing costs are 33.4% less expensive than Auburn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Germantown or Auburn?
- The average commute for residents of Germantown is 4.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Auburn.

Things to do in Auburn?
Auburn, Washington is situated between Seattle's metropolis area and the Cascade Mountains providing stunning views of Mt Rainier.

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown Maryland lies just outside Washington D.C., providing access to both small-town charm and big-city amenities; there are plenty of shopping destinations here, along with numerous parks and trails where you can practice outdoor recreation activities.

 Auburn, WAGermantown, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,235329,725,481
 Median Income$79,415  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.72  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Auburn    9 Reviews

We lived in a big house on the West Hill of Auburn and then moved to a small rambler amid the big houses on the East Hill of Auburn. So we've lived within the city of  More

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Hello, I have lived in Auburn WA for about 8 years or so, Auburn is a great place to live, full of awesome people and awesome everyday life if you enjoy a 9-5 job and  More

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Over 11 years ago

Auburn is a very ugly, and dirty city, rain and clouds 9 months of the year. Has become really ghetto and would not recommend anyone coming here. Houses are expensive  More

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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

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Over 12 years ago

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

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Over 13 years ago

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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