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Billings, MT vs Kirkland, WA

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Highlights
- Kirkland spends 40.9% more per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.8% higher in Kirkland than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kirkland had 1.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTKirkland, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9894573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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 Kirkland    14 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from  More

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Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a  More

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