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Goose Creek, SC vs Germantown, MD

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Germantown or Goose Creek?
- Germantown housing costs are 32.5% more expensive than Goose Creek housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Germantown or Goose Creek?
- The average commute for residents of Germantown is 11.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Goose Creek.

Things to do in Goose Creek?
Goose Creek, South Carolina is located in Berkeley county giving citizens access to leisure sites such as Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex or shopping options at Magnolia Mall.

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.

 Goose Creek, SCGermantown, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,235329,725,481
 Median Income$78,756  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$285,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Goose Creek    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was told not to bring furs, real heavy coats, and I didn't. Those things are not needed by me here. I have never seen snow here. They said it was flurrying one day,  More

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We have lived here for 10 months now and are enjoying it very much. The cost of living is low, the people are friendly, there is a real sense of community and self pride  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived here for just a few months. This is a small town outside of Charleston. It is close to downtown and historic Summerville. The cost of living is low and  More

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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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