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Bellingham, WA vs The Dalles, OR

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- The Dalles spends 6.4% less per student than Bellingham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% lower in The Dalles than in Bellingham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- The Dalles had 8.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bellingham
 Bellingham, WAThe Dalles, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,117$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,140  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,337$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4494573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for The Dalles    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived in The Dalles for two years and I love it. The community is so kind and eager to get people involved. It's small enough that getting around town is quick and  More

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Over 6 years ago

WE chose TheDalles after living in WA State, Arizona, PA, and Texas over a 45 year span. Small town atmosphere and traffic, one of the BEST libraries in the country,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Fifteen year implant from from Seattle, don't miss the traffic,rain and gloom. Love the sun, water, picturesque views, history, hiking, cycling, small town parades and  More

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