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Whitefish, MT vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 27.5% less per student than Whitefish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.7% higher in Destin than in Whitefish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Whitefish

Education
 Whitefish, MTDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,617$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,491$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.8317.3116.23
 Students per Librarian42916174573
 Students per Counselor337409530
 Grade School Educ.0.1%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.97.8%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.7%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.7%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.5%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.7%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 15 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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