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Boulder Creek, CA vs Los Gatos, CA

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- Los Gatos spends 12.4% more per student than Boulder Creek.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.1% lower in Los Gatos than in Boulder Creek. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Los Gatos had 0.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Boulder Creek
 Boulder Creek, CALos Gatos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,552  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor473  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.28.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock26.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.3%1.5%
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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews
Roni  · Boulder Creek, CA
Through the roof
Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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Alex Peña  · Felton, CA
Boulder Creek California-Nestled in the Santa Cruz
Over 17 years ago

A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Cynthia · Boulder Creek, CA
Best weather!
Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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Reviews for Los Gatos    6 Reviews
RW · Los Gatos, CA
Great place to live
Over 14 years ago

Have lived in Los Gatos for 30 plus years. Great climate - mild winters and comfortable  More

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joe · San Jose, CA
Los Gatos
Over 16 years ago

Progressive &  More

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Catherine · Los Gatos, CA
Cost of Living
Over 17 years ago

Los Gatos is a beautiful, small town with a great community. The cost of living, however, is extremely expensive. Food at the supermarket is more expensive than in  More

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