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Aspen, CO vs Kalispell, MT

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Highlights
- Kalispell spends 46.0% less per student than Aspen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.1% higher in Kalispell than in Aspen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kalispell had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Aspen
 Aspen, COKalispell, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,617$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,199  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,491$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4294573
 Students per Counselor312  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.5%1.5%
Reviews for Aspen    6 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I've been living in valley for 6 years. I've moved here from right before crisis. It's good place to make money for young people, yeah..it still is. Though when I  More

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Over 12 years ago

beautiful cold and dry weather. Colorful  More

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In Winter the grocery store closest to the ski lifts is so packed full of people it is really difficult to move through the store, especially if you have a cart. It  More

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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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