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Taos, NM vs Colorado Springs, CO

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Highlights
- Colorado Springs spends 17.3% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.2% higher in Colorado Springs than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Colorado Springs had 8.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos

Education
 Taos, NMColorado Springs, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student$15,149$12,529$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994$10,295$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,370$5,663$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.0817.0616.23
 Students per Librarian19016214573
 Students per Counselor691274530
 Grade School Educ.6.5%2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%3.7%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.5%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%24.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.4%10.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%40.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.1%12.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%2.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.4%1.7%1.5%

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 15 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Colorado Springs    198 Reviews

Moved here from san diego. All expenses went up with exception to gas. San diego may not have an affordable housing market, but with all others equal san diego is still  More

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Moved here in the summer from one of the hottest places on earth and my quality of life has gone up dramatically. I can walk outside, there are enormous mountains to  More

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I have been in COS on and off for a couple years, finally making the permanent move several months ago. I have lived in Philly, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Charlotte,  More

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87571
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