2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wasilla, AK vs Florence, AZ

Change Cities
Highlights
- Florence spends 34.1% less per student than Wasilla.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Florence than in Wasilla. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Florence had 21.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wasilla
 Wasilla, AKFlorence, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,494  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor448  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock74.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Reviews for Wasilla    7 Reviews

I've lived in Wasilla for two years so far and I love it. I have no problems with the valley. I live about 10 minutes south of the center of town in Wasilla and bought  More

   |    Reply

Previously lived for many years in Eagle River, Alaska. Moved to Wasilla almost 6 years ago now. The Wasilla cityscape is littered with aging strip malls and  More

   |    Reply

The main reason I’m commenting is to point out a glaring error in this website’s data. School funding is not $5,700 per year as this site reports. It is likely double  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wasilla

Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

   |    Reply

Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

   |    Reply

Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Florence


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.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.