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Kalispell, MT vs Big Bear City, CA

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- Big Bear City spends 7.8% more per student than Kalispell.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 53.3% higher in Big Bear City than in Kalispell. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Big Bear City had 3.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kalispell
 Kalispell, MTBig Bear City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,673$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,933$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock131664573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Kalispell    34 Reviews
Jason · Kalispell, MT
Unaffordable, overcrowded, and losing its charm
Over 3 years ago

My 2022 updated review, only touching on the recent changes. Kalispell is no longer affordable for most middle class people. The world discovered us during COVID and  More

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R E · Kalispell, MT
An Honest Review
Over 4 years ago

Against my better judgement I will write a completely honest review from a hird generation resident.. Kalispell is one of the most beautiful places you will ever see,  More

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Rustie · Kalispell, MT
Don't bother.....
Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for a long time. Lots of folks have moved here and driven the price of everything through the roof. Getting ready to leave. Price of housing, both buying  More

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Reviews for Big Bear City    3 Reviews
andy · Big Bear City, CA
small mountain top town
Over 17 years ago

this place is great for outdoor  More

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Koda · Big Bear City, CA
Best Place To Live with a Family
Over 17 years ago

Having lived in Big Bear City, CA for over 6 years, I can tell you that it is one of the best places to raise a family. The schools are excellent, from elementary to  More

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pam · Big Bear City, CA
beautiful big bear
Over 18 years ago

beautiful in the summertime, zowie, would not want to be anywhere else. the cost of living nickels and dimes you to death. one cable choice (expensive), at least 20  More

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