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Germantown, WI vs West Bend, WI

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Are people in West Bend older or younger than people in Germantown?
- The Median Age in West Bend is 0.8 years younger than in Germantown.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Bend or Germantown?
- West Bend housing costs are 22.5% less expensive than Germantown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Bend or Germantown?
- The average commute for residents of West Bend is 1.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Germantown.

Things to do in Germantown?
Germantown, WI is a vibrant city northwest of Milwaukee boasting a variety of landmarks including North Lake Park displaying its unique environment or Firemen's Park offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Polka Fest each September.

Things to do in West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

 Germantown, WIWest Bend, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,639329,725,481
 Median Income$94,278  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$338,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Germantown    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My children received an outstanding education from the Germantown School District. The district is currently challenged by space limitations and financial constraints  More

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Over 19 years ago

Germantown is a great suburb of Milwaukee. The cost of living is still high, but taxes in Washington County tend to be less than in Milwaukee County. There is convinient  More

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Over 19 years ago

Fast-growing suburban-to-rural community close to  More

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Reviews for West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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