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Truckee, CA vs Taos, NM

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Highlights
- Taos spends 31.9% less per student than Truckee.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.3% lower in Taos than in Truckee. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Taos had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Truckee
 Truckee, CATaos, NMUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,149$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,261  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,370$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock19014573
 Students per Counselor433  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.58.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.4%1.5%
Reviews for Truckee    3 Reviews

I came to Truckee California about a month prior to this Covid-19 pandemic, to relocate here. Due to this unfortunate circumstance I was temporarily laid off  More

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I moved to Truckee with my soon-to-be ex-wife and two sons in June 2012 and left Truckee in June 2015 with only my sons. My wife got drawn into what I later learned  More

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Yes, it costs more to live in California. And you don't get paid more necessarily if you live in the mountains- but there are some great jobs here if you have the right  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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