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Billings, MT vs Palo Alto, CA

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- Palo Alto spends 29.2% more per student than Billings.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.7% higher in Palo Alto than in Billings. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palo Alto had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Billings
 Billings, MTPalo Alto, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,951  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.34  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor303  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock16.0%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 Palo Alto    8 Reviews

The Bay Area in general, but Palo Alto specifically provides many of the qualities sought by many; the climate is beautiful, there is access to cultural and recreational  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

VTA and SamsTrans and Caltrain all provide good service and most times frequency of service is  More

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