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Casper, WY vs Manitou Springs, CO

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Is it cheaper to live in Manitou Springs or is it cheaper to live in Casper?
- Manitou Springs is 16.2% more expensive than Casper.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manitou Springs or Casper?
- Manitou Springs housing costs are 110.0% more expensive than Casper housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Casper or is Health Care more affordable in Manitou Springs.
- Health related expenses are 44.2% less in Manitou Springs.
 Casper, WYManitou Springs, COUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries100.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock82.6100
 Housing81.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$524,200$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock96.8100
 Miscellaneous97.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Casper    36 Reviews

Wyoming is an interesting place. From vast mountains that pulls you towards them to flat plains as far as the eye can see. The people are same as every where else other  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here 3 mo..... this place is run my retired Republicans that have nothing better to do then mess up other people's day. The town is very poorly taken care  More

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Over 5 years ago

I lived here for one year (78-79). Saw a lot of cold weather and snow. Most cars had sprung doors from severe winds taking them out of their owners hands. Might have  More

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Reviews for Manitou Springs    4 Reviews

Cool mountain climate most of year. Summers are hot (95 degrees) and very dry. Winters are mostly dry and cool to cold (30 degrees). Snows about four times per year  More

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Over 15 years ago

Wow! Have been here a month, came here from Texas and can not believe how friendly the people are. It is breathtakingly beautiful here! So much to do and see.   More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in Manitou Springs area for 5 years and after relocating for work (lay off), I still miss living there. The entire little town can feel a bit touristy in the  More

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