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Hardin, MT vs Laramie, WY

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Is it cheaper to live in Laramie or is it cheaper to live in Hardin?
- Laramie is 19.9% more expensive than Hardin.

Which city has more affordable housing, Laramie or Hardin?
- Laramie housing costs are 74.3% more expensive than Hardin housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hardin or is Health Care more affordable in Laramie.
- Health related expenses are 42.6% more in Laramie.
 Hardin, MTLaramie, WYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock93.5100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock145.3100
 Housing52.2  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$335,700$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.0100
 Miscellaneous73.0  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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