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Blacksburg, VA vs Laramie, WY

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Are people in Laramie older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Laramie is 4.9 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laramie or Blacksburg?
- Laramie housing costs are 7.3% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laramie or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Laramie is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

Things to do in Laramie?
Laramie WY can be found near the iconic Medicine Bow National Forest millions year old rock formations alongside hot springs, flowing creeks, and tranquil lakes all paired with easy access to modern amenities like local bars & live music venues.

 Blacksburg, VALaramie, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,501329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

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

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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. Laramie is for people  More

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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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