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Germantown, TN vs Waukee, IA

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Are people in Waukee older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in Waukee is 9.6 years younger than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waukee or Germantown?
- Waukee housing costs are 30.2% less expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waukee or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of Waukee is 1.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Germantown.

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.

Things to do in Waukee?
Waukee, IA sits on either side of Interstate 80/35 just northwest of Des Moines in Dallas county. The city has seen rapid growth due to its great quality of life and many popular attractions including the Waukee Ice Cream Shop and The Waukee Public Library.

 Germantown, TNWaukee, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,441329,725,481
 Median Income$132,949  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$480,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.8  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Germantown    10 Reviews

Over 10 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 11 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 14 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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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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