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Destin, FL vs Vista, CA

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Highlights
- Vista spends 65.7% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 30.8% higher in Vista than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Vista had 13.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin

Education
 Destin, FLVista, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,875$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180$13,161$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.3122.6516.23
 Students per Librarian1617187444573
 Students per Counselor409513530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%12.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%6.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%81.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%23.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%8.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%25.8%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%5.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%1.0%1.5%

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Vista    21 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I bought a house in Vista, CA, and lived there since 2013-2017. My kids and I loved that area (Shadow Ridge). People are friendly, down-to-earth, not snobby. I would  More

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I've lived here 3 years and it has an unbeatable climate. Close to everything you could want. A renovated downtown and access to mass transit. Very nice place, friendly  More

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Truly a hidden gem - I was nervous after first moving since it seemed far from San Diego, but my concerns have been fully alleviated in just a couple months of time in  More

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ZIPS IN DESTIN, FLORIDA
32541
ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081

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