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Whitefish, MT vs Kihei, HI

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Highlights
- Kihei spends 30.4% more per student than Whitefish.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.9% lower in Kihei than in Whitefish. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Kihei had 3.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Whitefish
 Whitefish, MTKihei, HIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,751$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,502  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,806$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.83  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12324573
 Students per Counselor337  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Whitefish    3 Reviews

I love Whitefish! While I love Whitefish, I worry about the future. Whitefish has been a wonderful place to live for years. People are friendly & you know everyone.   More

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Whitefish is a resort town with a resort tax, cleaner and better managed that neighboring Kalispell, but also more expensive to live in. Still, if you're from a more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whitefish is a small resort town, close to Glacier National Park. Lots of activities in summer and winter. A great place for kids. The schools are great too.   More

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Reviews for Kihei    6 Reviews

I live in Kihei, on the sunny South West shore of the island of Maui. Do not believe all the rubbish you hear about Hawaii being an expensive place to live. Much  More

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Over 16 years ago

we have lived here for over 20 years, raised our kids and really enjoyed living here. the cost of living here has gone out of control. we are retiring soon and plan to  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hawaii is a wonderful state to live in for many reasons. We have wonderful weather (no need for those winter clothes!!) which is great for outdoors most of the year.   More

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