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Moscow, ID vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca spends 148.1% more per student than Moscow.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.9% lower in Ithaca than in Moscow. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ithaca had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Moscow
 Moscow, IDIthaca, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$29,915$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,600  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,285$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3234573
 Students per Counselor286  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock10.9%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 Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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