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Boston, MA vs Walla Walla, WA

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Highlights
- Walla Walla spends 40.9% less per student than Boston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.0% higher in Walla Walla than in Boston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Walla Walla had 0.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Boston
 Boston, MAWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,359$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$23,918  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,274$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.25  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock34364573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.12.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock12.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

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Reviews for Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 6 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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