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Taos, NM vs Carefree, AZ

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Highlights
- Carefree spends 30.3% less per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 51.0% higher in Carefree than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carefree had 15.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMCarefree, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,564$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,810$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock23484573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%1.5%
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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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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