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Cheyenne, WY vs Laramie, WY

Cheyenne, WY vs Laramie, WY: What the data shows

Cheyenne, WY is in Cheyenne, WY while Laramie, WY is in Laramie, WY — both in the same state. On home prices, Cheyenne, WY is the more affordable option at $264,700 median — $31,300 less than Laramie, WY's $296,000. WYLT rates Cheyenne, WY as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Laramie, WY as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Cheyenne, WY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Laramie, WY has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Cheyenne, WY has Low flood risk and Laramie, WY has Low flood risk.

Cheyenne, WY is the more walkable neighborhood. Cheyenne, WY scores 15/100 (car-dependent) versus Laramie, WY's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Laramie, WY has the higher school rating Cheyenne, WY rates 7.5/10 and Laramie, WY rates 8.2/10.

CategoryCheyenne, WYLaramie, WY
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$265K

Lower price

$296K
Median Rent$995$967

Lower rent

Median Income$72K

Higher income

$61K
Price VolatilityLow

More stable

Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score15/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score24/100

Better transit

Minimal transit
Bike Score54/100

More bikeable

N/A
CommuteN/AN/A
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityGoodGood
Community
Schools7.5/108.2/10

Better schools

Best for
first-time homebuyersaffordable small-town livingfamilies with children
Young professionals looking for low-cost housingFamilies with kids who value good schoolsFirst-time home buyers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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