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Charlottesville, VA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff spends 26.7% less per student than Charlottesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.9% higher in Flagstaff than in Charlottesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlottesville
 Charlottesville, VAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,584  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.07  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8084573
 Students per Counselor243  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  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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