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Laramie, WY vs Gresham, OR

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Is it cheaper to live in Gresham or is it cheaper to live in Laramie?
- Gresham is 36.6% more expensive than Laramie.

Which city has more affordable housing, Gresham or Laramie?
- Gresham housing costs are 56.4% more expensive than Laramie housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Laramie or is Health Care more affordable in Gresham.
- Health related expenses are 37.6% less in Gresham.
 Laramie, WYGresham, ORUnited States
 Overall  Unlock127.7100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock90.6100
 Housing91.0  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$423,700$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock105.0100
 Miscellaneous115.3  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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Reviews for Gresham    4 Reviews

First, EVERYTHING is close and conveniently located. Second, there is NO sales tax, so a $1.99 burger is $1.99. You don't have to figure out the tax on anything. Third,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Beware of the I-Tax. It is costly. Not to mention if you are new to the area the I-Tax reflects on the entire Multnomah County area. Even if you rent you  More

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Over 19 years ago

there are more than 2 months of summer there, lived there my whole  More

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