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Gainesville, FL vs Los Angeles, CA

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Highlights
- Los Angeles spends 50.6% more per student than Gainesville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.2% higher in Los Angeles than in Gainesville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Angeles had 16.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Gainesville

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 Gainesville, FLLos Angeles, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,572$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,094$14,374$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,555$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.1921.8616.23
 Students per Librarian40465654573
 Students per Counselor501380530
 Grade School Educ.2.7%13.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.0%8.6%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.4%78.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.8%17.2%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.4%6.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.0%36.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.14.0%8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%3.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree5.3%1.5%1.5%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Los Angeles    242 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

If I could give this place negative five stars, I would. Most of the people here are a giant waste of time. They are liars, manipulators, psychopaths, and sociopaths.  More

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Timothy · 

Even with the high costs of living and the sooty air, I feel there is no other place in USA that has access to oceans and beaches, cultural and recreational  More

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Over 3 years ago

Ahhh where to begin? Long summary so bare with me. Born and raised in this ****hole, after 25 years finally getting close to be able to move state as I dreamed, as I've  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
90011, 91331, 91342, 90044, 91335, 91402, 90003, 90026, 90019, 91343, 107 total

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