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Pigeon Forge, TN vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 19.9% less per student than Pigeon Forge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.0% higher in Destin than in Pigeon Forge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 28.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pigeon Forge
 Pigeon Forge, TNDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,495  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Pigeon Forge    2 Reviews
ab55 · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Future Move
Over 13 years ago

Howdy to all in TN we are planning on moving to the Pigeon Forge area in the next year or so. We are looking for a 3 bd house, but was wondering what the cost of living  More

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Lisa · Pigeon Forge, TN
A great place to live
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 11 years. This is a great place to live. The beautiful Smoky Mountains National Park is just 5 miles away and Pigeon Forge is  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 4 years ago

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 5 years ago

This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 7 years ago

I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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