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Norwalk, IA vs Laramie, WY

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Are people in Laramie older or younger than people in Norwalk?
- The Median Age in Laramie is 9.2 years younger than in Norwalk.

Are housing costs cheaper in Laramie or Norwalk?
- Laramie housing costs are 10.5% more expensive than Norwalk housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Laramie or Norwalk?
- The average commute for residents of Laramie is 9.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norwalk.

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, IA is located in Warren County and has a population of just under 9,000 people. Here visitors can experience unique attractions like The Saylorville Lake Visitor Center or take part in recreational activities such as hiking at the Jester Park Nature Center or the Maffitt Reservoir Recreation Area offering excellent bird watching opportunities!

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.

 Norwalk, IALaramie, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,501329,725,481
 Median Income$91,610  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$303,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.32  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norwalk    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

norwalk is a great place to raise a family and it has good schools. It is also a quick commute to des moines. On the downside there's really not much to do, too much  More

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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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