Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Largo, FL vs. Gainesville, FL

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Largo, FL vs Gainesville, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Gainesville spends 0.5% less per student than Largo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% higher in Gainesville than in Largo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Gainesville had 2.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Largo

Education
 Largo, FLGainesville, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$11,625$11,572$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,164$10,094$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,090$5,555$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8918.1916.23
 Students per Librarian8214044573
 Students per Counselor404501530
 Grade School Educ.3.2%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.8%4.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.91.0%93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.5%15.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.7%11.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.4%49.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.1%14.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%3.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.8%5.3%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Largo    13 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Before moving here a few years ago we vacationed here at some of the top rated beaches in the world. In addition to NO SNOW, we now enjoy no state income taxes,  More

   |    Reply

Over 7 years ago

This is been my home for 29 years I love the swaying palm trees, the saltwater air seabreeze, the boats, the beaches, The FISHING is Great, Huge 300yr old oak trees  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Very oppressive from May to Oct. Lovely area but hard to enjoy a large part of year.  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Largo

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Largo, Florida Cost of Living vs Gainesville, Florida Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN LARGO, FLORIDA
33771 33770 33774 33760 33778
ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total

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.

Try Now