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Anchorage, AK vs Atascadero, CA

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- Atascadero spends 4.3% less per student than Anchorage.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.7% higher in Atascadero than in Anchorage. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Atascadero had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKAtascadero, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,402  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.44  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor413  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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Reviews for Atascadero    8 Reviews

Moved up here 20 years ago from coastal Southern California and we love it. Home prices are high, and wages do not keep pace, but that’s a problem for all of California.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Have lived on the Central Coast of California for many years, and the area is wonderful with a moderate Med climate and laid back lifestyle. Unfortunately as I near  More

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We moved to Atascadero in 2006 and at that time it was nice, low crime rate. Lots of places to eat and go out. BUT today 2015 is a lot different. The homeless have  More

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