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Taos, NM vs Kodiak, AK

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- Kodiak spends 57.7% more per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% higher in Kodiak than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kodiak had 0.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMKodiak, AKUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,895$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,831$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4924573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock4.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.4%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 Kodiak    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I was born & raised on a tiny island several miles from the town of Kodiak, AK. When I returned (for 7 years), I raised my 3 kids there by myself. I had to work 3 jobs/7  More

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A word of warning to people researching places before taking a job or moving. The published cost of living estimates for Kodiak can drastically understate the true cost  More

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Kodiak has excellent access to outdoor recreation like hiking, fishing, hunting, berry-picking, mountain biking, four-wheeling, and kayaking. Also a golf course and a  More

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