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Norwalk, CT vs Albany, NY

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Highlights
- Albany spends 13.2% more per student than Norwalk.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.0% lower in Albany than in Norwalk. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Albany had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Norwalk
 Norwalk, CTAlbany, NYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$26,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,833  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7774573
 Students per Counselor356  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.44.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.1%1.5%
Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

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