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Erie, PA vs Chili, NY

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Highlights
- Chili spends 53.8% more per student than Erie.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.5% lower in Chili than in Erie. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chili had 8.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Erie
 Erie, PAChili, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$27,131$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,944  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,281$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.16  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6654573
 Students per Counselor360  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock16.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Chili    2 Reviews

I have lived in or near Chili for over 40 years . I was lucky to find my dream job here. I also lived in SanAntonio Texas and toured most countries in Europe. I can say  More

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We lived in Chili, NY for almost 20 years. We had to relocate for jobs. If that weren't the case, we would most likely still be living there. The area has grown so  More

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