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Billings, MT vs Independence, MO

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- Independence spends 0.0% less per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 7.5% lower in Independence than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTIndependence, MOUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,352$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8814573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%1.5%
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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Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 12 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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