| | Laramie, WY | Arcata, CA | United States |
| Overall | 93.5 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.1 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 145.3 | 117.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 91.0 | 136.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $335,700 | $444,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,240.0% | 8,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 65.0 | 81.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 115.3 | 117.1 | 100 |
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Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you More
I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here.
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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years.
Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are More
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Pros:
Nature hikes
Cons:
One of highest crime rates in the nation.
Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs)
No More
It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you?
- You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year.
- Chilly More
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