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Moscow, ID vs Torrance, CA

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Highlights
- Torrance spends 44.5% more per student than Moscow.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 53.7% higher in Torrance than in Moscow. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Torrance had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Moscow
 Moscow, IDTorrance, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,600  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.22  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor286  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.52.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%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 Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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