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Vista, CA vs Fairfield, CA

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Highlights
- Fairfield spends 14.6% less per student than Vista.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.5% higher in Fairfield than in Vista. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Vista

Education
 Vista, CAFairfield, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,358$13,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161$11,346$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,084$6,685$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.652316.23
 Students per Librarian1874462534573
 Students per Counselor513867530
 Grade School Educ.12.0%6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.81.3%87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%26.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.6%9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.25.8%28.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.9%7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%1.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.0%0.6%1.5%

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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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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

good  More

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ZIPS IN VISTA, CALIFORNIA
92084 92083 92081
ZIPS IN FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
94533 94534 94535

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