Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Rawlins, WY is cheaper. The median home price in Laramie, WY is approximately $296,000 and in Rawlins, WY it is approximately $206,600 — a difference of $89,400.

Question 2

Is Laramie, WY or Rawlins, WY safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Laramie, WY or Rawlins, WY more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Rawlins, WY is more walkable. Laramie, WY has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Rawlins, WY has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Laramie, WY has higher-rated schools. Laramie, WY has a school rating of 8.2/10 and Rawlins, WY has a rating of 7.7/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Laramie, WY	Rawlins, WY
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$296K	$207K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$967	$805 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$61K	$69K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	75 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools	7.7/10
Best for	Young professionals looking for low-cost housingFamilies with kids who value good schoolsFirst-time home buyers	budget‑conscious familiesretirees seeking a quiet lifestylefirst‑time home buyers

Laramie, WY vs Rawlins, WY

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