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Buffalo, NY vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Flagstaff spends 48.2% less per student than Buffalo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.1% higher in Flagstaff than in Buffalo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 11.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Buffalo

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 Buffalo, NYFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$23,413$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,132$10,438$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,129$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.4116.3316.23
 Students per Librarian8688084573
 Students per Counselor319357530
 Grade School Educ.5.0%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%2.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.0%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%21.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.1%8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.29.4%51.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.9%13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.1%3.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%4.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 2 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 2 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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ZIPS IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
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