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Germantown, TN vs West Memphis, AR

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Is it cheaper to live in West Memphis or is it cheaper to live in Germantown?
- West Memphis is 11.5% less expensive than Germantown.

Which city has more affordable housing, West Memphis or Germantown?
- West Memphis housing costs are 84.2% less expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Germantown or is Health Care more affordable in West Memphis.
- Health related expenses are 4.9% less in West Memphis.
 Germantown, TNWest Memphis, ARUnited States
 Overall  Unlock75.9100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock92.1100
 Housing143.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$102,100$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock84.9100
 Miscellaneous100.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 West Memphis    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Great homes for the money, good neighborhoods, good schools. Not much to do, though. No culture or entertainment, however it's only about 15 minutes from downtown  More

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Over 19 years ago

Great home prices for your money, nice neighborhoods, good schools. No culture or recreational activities,  More

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Over 19 years ago

This place is incredibly hot and humid in the summer...you can walk 5 feet outside and cover in sweat almost immediately! not very pleasant...and there are no rivers to  More

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