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Lafayette, CO vs Billings, MT

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- Billings spends 11.8% less per student than Lafayette.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Billings than in Lafayette. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Billings had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lafayette
 Lafayette, COBillings, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,130  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4634573
 Students per Counselor213  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.61.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   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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