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Kingston, NY vs Billings, MT

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Highlights
- Billings spends 53.7% less per student than Kingston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.6% higher in Billings than in Kingston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Billings had 8.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kingston
 Kingston, NYBillings, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$27,390  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4634573
 Students per Counselor320  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Kingston    10 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was hopeful after the mayoral election in 2011, which also saw a Democrat elected as Alderman for my area, that the new regime would unite the people  More

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New politics coming to town, huge environmental movement, artist community is very strong, Keegan Ales alone is worth the trip, incredibly inexpensive city properties  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Ulster County my entire life. The last 20 years in Kingston. The best part of living here is the change of seasons. It is so beautiful in the fall.   More

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Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I would give this place four stars, but decided to give it five because it’s been so underrated. The five stars is contingent upon the city following through with its  More

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Over 2 years ago

A few people make a living in Billings, most people only make an existents. As for the crime rate, it depends on your point of view. If you compare Billings crime rate  More

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Over 4 years ago

If you enjoy sub zero temperatures in Winter and 100 plus degrees in the Summer. You will love Billings. Snow plowing is almost non existent, so good luck driving for 5  More

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