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Traverse City, MI vs Taos, NM

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- Taos spends 20.7% more per student than Traverse City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.9% lower in Taos than in Traverse City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Traverse City
 Traverse City, MITaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,405  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.73  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor566  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Traverse City    28 Reviews

Beautiful, clean, surrounded by some of the most beautiful and unpolluted nature in the nation, interesting residents from all over the world, an open-minded liberal  More

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Teri · 

Sorry I moved here homes overpriced, local people are rude. Too many rambo type personalities, pickup trucks and illiteracy Fun for about a week. Restaurants are  More

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Left in '78. Should have left sooner. If you are a snob and think you're better than any one else then maybe you can get a job teaching here. Hated it as a kid and come  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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