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Atlanta, GA vs Billings, MT

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- Billings spends 12.4% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% higher in Billings than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Billings had 3.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GABillings, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4634573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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