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Bellingham, WA vs Laguna Woods, CA

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- Laguna Woods spends 11.2% less per student than Bellingham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 35.7% higher in Laguna Woods than in Bellingham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laguna Woods had 2.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bellingham
 Bellingham, WALaguna Woods, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,140  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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Reviews for Laguna Woods    3 Reviews

I.ve lived in Laguna Woods Village since 2020 and I like it. There is a sense of tranquility here and community with my neighbors. The best part of it is that there's a  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live here now and its my 3 rd home. Bigger 3 bedroom to a smaller1 bedroom and now a 2 bedroom. Its a great safe quiet and extremely well planned city...beautiful  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Laguna Woods is primarily a gated over 55 senior community that was formerly Leisure World. It is a very well run community with many activities including a  More

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