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Cadillac, MI vs Pigeon Forge, TN

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Highlights
- Pigeon Forge spends 10.8% less per student than Cadillac.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.9% lower in Pigeon Forge than in Cadillac. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pigeon Forge had 18.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Cadillac
 Cadillac, MIPigeon Forge, TNUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,328$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,152  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,468$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3124573
 Students per Counselor412  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock73.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock1.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.0%1.5%
Reviews for Cadillac    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I live 15 miles from Cadillac and I agree with Northern Girl. This town is very cliquey and many locals have a very high opinion of themselves. Property taxes are  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Cadillac for 12 years and am anxious to move away. This town does not reflect what small northern Michigan cities are known for like helping neighbors  More

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I grew up in Cadillac. It used to be a decent, if uncultured, place to live. The public schools were safe, you could actually leave your cars unlocked, and homes were  More

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Reviews for Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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