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Cary, IL vs Germantown, TN

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Highlights
Are people in Germantown older or younger than people in Cary?
- The Median Age in Germantown is 4.7 years older than in Cary.

Are housing costs cheaper in Germantown or Cary?
- Germantown housing costs are 53.9% more expensive than Cary housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Germantown or Cary?
- The average commute for residents of Germantown is 12.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Cary.

Things to do in Cary?
Cary, Illinois is situated in McHenry county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Oak Ridge Marsh Nature Preserve to Phillips Recreation Center combined with stores like Oakwood Hills Shopping Center and local food spots like Los Potrillos

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown, Tennessee lies within Shelby county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Germantown Performing Arts Centre to the Houston Museum of American Culture combined with stores like the Carrefour at Kirby Woods Shopping Center and local food spots like the Cheesecake Factory.

 Cary, ILGermantown, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,955329,725,481
 Median Income$106,940  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$311,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cary    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

nice town, very safe but high taxes.  More

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Over 15 years ago

The Fox River is a nice place to cruise around on the boat and visit all the area bars but after seeing one bar you've seen them all. There is very little artistic  More

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Over 17 years ago

High property taxes is one of the biggest deterrents to wanting to 'retire' almost anywhere in Illinois. Once on a fixed income this would be a huge drain on finite  More

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Reviews for Germantown    10 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We get all four seasons in Germantown. Winters are mild with maybe 4" of snow. Summers are hot & humid. This semi-tropical enviroment is why our vegitation is so  More

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Over 12 years ago

I don't care what anybody says about this school.... I HATE HHS! Yeah. It's a great academic (which you REALLY have to be dedicated to studying for) and AWESOME visual  More

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Over 15 years ago

Germantown, TN is a small suburb of Memphis, TN with a good school system, great community life and a very low crime  More

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