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Moscow, ID vs Independence, OR

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- Independence spends 13.1% more per student than Moscow.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.1% higher in Independence than in Moscow. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Independence had 10.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Moscow
 Moscow, IDIndependence, ORUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,643$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,600  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,383$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6594573
 Students per Counselor286  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Moscow    13 Reviews

I paused to reread my comments below. What was missing is the heart of the matter, which I’d like to explain now before you read my experience and opinion. While I  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved to Moscow, ID in retirement. Great to leave Seattle and whacky WA state Gov. Small quaint town. Christian based safe place. Housing is hard to come by. Based upon  More

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Development is only a good thing when it's beneficial for the whole community. Lived here for 36 years. It's changed from a strong, middle class community with a  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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