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Dell Rapids, SD vs Laramie, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Laramie or is it cheaper to live in Dell Rapids?
- Laramie is 3.1% more expensive than Dell Rapids.

Which city has more affordable housing, Laramie or Dell Rapids?
- Laramie housing costs are 2.4% less expensive than Dell Rapids housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dell Rapids or is Health Care more affordable in Laramie.
- Health related expenses are 41.8% more in Laramie.
 Dell Rapids, SDLaramie, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.5100
 Food & Groceries100.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock145.3100
 Housing93.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$335,700$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.0100
 Miscellaneous94.2  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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