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Charlotte, NC vs Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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- Palos Verdes Estates spends 38.2% more per student than Charlotte.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.9% higher in Palos Verdes Estates than in Charlotte. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Palos Verdes Estates had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Charlotte
 Charlotte, NCPalos Verdes Estates, 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.  Unlock0.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock3.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.45.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.2%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 Palos Verdes Estates    3 Reviews

Palos Verdes Estates California is one of the best places to live in California. Beginning with the weather: since we are on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, the city is  More

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Palos Verdes Estates is one of the best kept secrets in the world. Who would have dreamed of living in a georgeous area, where you can take long strolls above the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place to live, clean air and fantastic ocean views. Cons:   More

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