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Bellingham, WA vs Sonoma, CA

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Highlights
- Sonoma spends 2.1% less per student than Bellingham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.7% higher in Sonoma than in Bellingham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sonoma had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Bellingham
 Bellingham, WASonoma, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,850$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,140  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,508$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock142404573
 Students per Counselor373  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.2%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 Sonoma    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I love Sonoma. Moved here from Texas and I can't wait to live in this small town with country living all around. I hate all the drama and crime in Vallejo. I live in  More

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I have lived in Sonoma for 3 years now. I relocated after a brief stint in Salt Lake City but lived in San Francisco for 30 years before that. If you like small town  More

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The best aspects of living in Sonoma County,CA: Air quality is best that one can ask for and there is no severe weather. No hazardous weather driving or walking  More

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