Question 1

Is Gillette, WY or Laramie, WY cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Gillette, WY is cheaper. The median home price in Gillette, WY is approximately $214,100 and in Laramie, WY it is approximately $296,000 — a difference of $81,900.

Question 2

Is Gillette, WY or Laramie, WY safer?

Accepted Answer

Gillette, WY scores higher on safety. Gillette, WY has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Laramie, WY has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Gillette, WY or Laramie, WY more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Gillette, WY is more walkable. Gillette, WY has a Walk Score of 34/100 and Laramie, WY has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Gillette, WY or Laramie, WY?

Accepted Answer

Laramie, WY has higher-rated schools. Gillette, WY has a school rating of 7.9/10 and Laramie, WY has a rating of 8.2/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Gillette, WY or Laramie, WY?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gillette, WY	Laramie, WY
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$214K ✓ Lower price	$296K
Median Rent	$859 ✓ Lower rent	$967
Median Income	$77K ✓ Higher income	$61K
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	34/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	18/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	30 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.9/10	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	familiesretireesremote workers	Young professionals looking for low-cost housingFamilies with kids who value good schoolsFirst-time home buyers

Gillette, WY vs Laramie, WY

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