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Palmer, AK vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 0.5% less per student than Palmer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 37.9% lower in Taos than in Palmer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 6.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Palmer
 Palmer, AKTaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,494  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor448  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Palmer    3 Reviews

The first time I saw Palmer was in 1974. It's grown up from the old days of farm country complete with 4-H clubs, fields of crops and livestock. Gone are most of the  More

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Over 19 years ago

The four months of cold and dark. Winter lasts about 8 months, but the real cold, dark lasts about 4 months. It is getting harder and harder to deal with as I get  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have lived in Palmer for 11 years. I love everything about it except about four months of the dark, cold winters. The people are  More

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Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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