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Mill Valley, CA vs Billings, MT

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- Billings spends 32.5% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.7% lower in Billings than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Billings had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CABillings, MTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,246$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,827$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4634573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Billings    25 Reviews

Over 3 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 3 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 5 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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