Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2026 Compare Cities Education:
Richford, VT vs Houston, TX

Change Cities
Highlights
- Houston spends 39.2% less per student than Richford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.7% higher in Houston than in Richford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Houston had 4.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Richford
 Richford, VTHouston, TXUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,825$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,000  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,942$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.41  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14704573
 Students per Counselor189  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock12.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock79.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Richford    2 Reviews
Brittany · Richford, VT
Truths
Over 6 years ago

I've now lived here for nearly 6 years. Take my word for it..nearly all these people grew up together and of you happen NOT to have been from here you'll be sorry you  More

   |    Reply
Matt Wills · Richford, VT
What definition of "per capita" are you using?
Over 18 years ago

Your Health section says "There are 131 physicians per capita in Richford (zip 05476), VT. The US average is 170." The term "per capita" is a Latin phrase meaning  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Richford

See all reviews
Reviews for Houston    371 Reviews
Michelle · Houston, TX
The real Houston
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Houston from the San Francisco Bay area in 1991 after college but I have always had family here. Houston is not what you think of when you think of Texas  More

   |    Reply
John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 4 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

   |    Reply
John · Stafford, TX
Not a great place
Over 4 years ago

There's definitely lots of jobs/economic opportunity. It's quite racially diverse if that's your thing. Houston has awful urban sprawl. Expect awful traffic. Hot as hell  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Houston

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Louisville, KentuckyGerry, New YorkCompare
 East Lansing, MichiganBallwin, MissouriCompare
 Blue Springs, MissouriMinneapolis, MinnesotaCompare
 Meridian, IdahoKyle, TexasCompare
 Lake Mary, FloridaFlagler Beach, FloridaCompare
 Severance, ColoradoBoise City, IdahoCompare
 Burlington, VermontSterling, VirginiaCompare
 Santa Barbara, CaliforniaSacramento, CaliforniaCompare
 Missoula, MontanaBrandon, FloridaCompare
 Riverside, OhioWinchester, KentuckyCompare

Learn More About Richford, Vermont
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Houston, Texas
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.