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Laramie, WY vs Kearney, NE

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Are people in Kearney older or younger than people in Laramie?
- The Median Age in Kearney is 5.3 years older than in Laramie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kearney or Laramie?
- Kearney housing costs are 22.8% less expensive than Laramie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kearney or Laramie?
- The average commute for residents of Kearney is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Laramie.

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.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

 Laramie, WYKearney, NEUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,558329,725,481
 Median Income$45,299  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$335,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.01  Unlock26.38
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 Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  More

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