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Lansing, MI vs Erie, PA

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- Erie spends 14.9% more per student than Lansing.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.7% lower in Erie than in Lansing. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Erie had 4.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lansing
 Lansing, MIErie, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,637$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,728  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,721$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5914573
 Students per Counselor726  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lansing    28 Reviews

I am in my fifth house in the greater Lansing area since relocating here in 1997 from the tri-city area (Midland/Bay City/Saginaw). Pros: people are friendlier here-  More

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I first moved to Lansing in the early 2000s for grad school @ MSU, went away and returned after several years. I must say, the area has improved VERY significantly  More

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This is a really nice place to live and people here are friendly there is a lot to do and a wide variety of different people and belief systems if you know where to look  More

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Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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