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Gainesville, TX vs Laramie, WY

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Are people in Laramie older or younger than people in Gainesville?
- The Median Age in Laramie is 7.0 years younger than in Gainesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laramie or Gainesville?
- Laramie housing costs are 70.0% more expensive than Gainesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laramie or Gainesville?
- The average commute for residents of Laramie is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gainesville.

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville is an incorporated city located in Cooke County, Texas featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Lake Kiowa offers amazing views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

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.

 Gainesville, TXLaramie, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,501329,725,481
 Median Income$47,164  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$197,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gainesville    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I have lived here for the last 52 years, and my parents and grandparents were also born here in Gainesville, Cooke county. I am very disheartened by the increase in  More

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Unemplyment for peoples of African descent seem to be way higher than the city average. Culturally the town is very segregated emotional and culturaly with limited  More

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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 4 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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