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Laramie, WY vs West Bend, WI

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Are people in West Bend older or younger than people in Laramie?
- The Median Age in West Bend is 13.0 years older than in Laramie.

Are housing costs cheaper in West Bend or Laramie?
- West Bend housing costs are 21.9% less expensive than Laramie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, West Bend or Laramie?
- The average commute for residents of West Bend is 11.9 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 West Bend?
West Bend WI can be found northwest Milwaukee widely known primarily due its outdoor spots perfect for hiking, biking or simply enjoying some peace & tranquility whilst having access to modern amenities such as fitness centers and stores!

 Laramie, WYWest Bend, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,639329,725,481
 Median Income$45,299  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$335,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%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 West Bend    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

terrible place, so inconvenient, terrible two taxi services. West bend just caters to the rich. If you don't have a car,you won't be able to survive there. City workers  More

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West Bend is a great small town that is growing fairly rapidly. If you are looking for a wonderful place to raise a family this is it! West Bend is pretty, has nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've lived in west bend for the past 8 years and i must say, it's a joke. It's nice if your retired and looking for cheap living, other then that i would not raise a  More

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