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Laramie, WY vs Lead, SD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lead has been positive.
- Lead has 1.3% more unemployment than Laramie.
- Lead job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.
 Laramie, WYLead, SDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock6.3%
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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Reviews for Lead    1 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Ok, this was a favorite place of mine too. Little Lead, SD - what a gem! I had an apartment here so was able to find good housing. I was still having "church  More

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