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Charlotte, NC vs Marina del Rey, CA

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Highlights
- Marina del Rey spends 38.2% more per student than Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in Marina del Rey than in Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marina del Rey had 10.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCMarina del Rey, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor307  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%1.5%
Reviews for Charlotte    305 Reviews

My favorite city to live year round with 4 seasons. We love Charlotte  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city has a lot of potential, but it could use some work. For example, it seems to lack things that other cities have. And there is a lack of atmosphere and charm.  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very new transplant (~6 weeks) so first impressions and reasons why I moved here: -great year-round weather, if you don't mind humidity-- less hot in summer than TX/AZ  More

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Reviews for Marina Del Rey    10 Reviews

For the past thirty years it has become more dense and crowded. Along the periphery there is a pond/sewer/lake that constantly stinks when driving by on Washington Blvd  More

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Wonderful beach community, beautiful temperatures all year. Liberal minded neighbours, absolutely love it  More

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Over 16 years ago

The climate closest to the ocean is mild and rarely too hot. The humidity is comfortable and soothing. The town has a very relaxing feel surrounding the Marina with  More

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