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Laramie, WY vs Abilene, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Abilene has been positive.
- Abilene has 1.3% less unemployment than Laramie.
- Abilene job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Laramie, WYAbilene, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.3%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.5%31.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%1.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.2%2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%4.4%6.3%
Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 2 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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Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 4 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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