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Kansas City, MO vs Christiansburg, VA

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Highlights
- Christiansburg spends 13.6% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.2% lower in Christiansburg than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Christiansburg had 2.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOChristiansburg, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,311$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,938$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5104573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%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 Christiansburg    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I am a 30 year resident of Christiansburg. The cost of living is low here overall. Crime rate is low, weather is moderate with four true seasons. Blacksburg costs more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia Tech is 7 miles down the road and a great place to educate and join the Hokie  More

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I have lived in Christiansburg for two years. I have found it to be a very nice place to live. Many community activities, low crime, nice neighborhoods. A very community  More

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