2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kansas City, MO vs Buffalo, NY

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Highlights
- Buffalo spends 64.3% more per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.6% lower in Buffalo than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Buffalo had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOBuffalo, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,413$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,129$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8684573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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