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Germantown, MD vs Farmington Hills, MI

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Highlights
Are people in Farmington Hills older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in Farmington Hills is 5.5 years older than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington Hills or Germantown?
- Farmington Hills housing costs are 10.0% less expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington Hills or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington Hills is 11.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Germantown.

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.

Things to do in Farmington Hills?
Farmington Hills, Michigan offers a wide range of activities from visiting the Heritage Park or Observatory Hills Golf Course to shopping at Twelve Oaks Mall.

 Germantown, MDFarmington Hills, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,749329,725,481
 Median Income$104,061  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$378,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time36.44  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Farmington Hills    11 Reviews

Grew up in Commerce. Loved it! It was very quiet and peaceful and safe. Quiet and peaceful is not the case anymore but fortunately it's still a safe place to live. Why  More

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My wife and I have lived in Farmington Hills for the past 7 years. We moved here from Ohio and are originally from Texas. This area and especially our neighborhood is  More

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Over 17 years ago

The taxes here are so high, as soon as I retire, I'll have to sell and move to a different community to lower my tax liability. The city/county services do not  More

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