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Davis, CA vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 8.4% more per student than Davis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.1% lower in Taos than in Davis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 11.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Davis
 Davis, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,207  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.24  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor523  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.10.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree9.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Davis    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We owned a home in Davis for 10 years. There are so many good things about the town. The downtown area has many unique shops and restaurants. The Arboretum walking trail  More

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Amazing city of diverse culture, food and transportation.  More

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Over 14 years ago

Here's my take on the total of 16 years living in Davis, CA for those contemplating a move here. Kids are generally polite and law abiding. They tend to score well  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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