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Atlanta, GA vs San Rafael, CA

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Highlights
- San Rafael spends 29.8% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 43.8% higher in San Rafael than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Rafael had 6.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GASan Rafael, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock9.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.9%1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for San Rafael    7 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

San Rafael is only 30 minutes from downtown San Francisco, but the weather is completely different. It's sunny most of the year, including in the summer when the city  More

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Over 15 years ago

I feal very safe in this town. I think getting stopped for talking on your cell phone while driving is a big deal here. Thats about all I can  More

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Over 17 years ago

Cost of living too high. Unfriendly  More

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