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Chesterfield, MO vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 17.2% more per student than Chesterfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 61.7% higher in San Diego than in Chesterfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 9.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chesterfield
 Chesterfield, MOSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Chesterfield    7 Reviews

I've lived in St. Louis for roughly ten years and I grew up in the surrounding area. I do not recommend St. Louis to live for two reasons: crime and the weather. A lot  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate in Chesterfield is moderate winters, hot humid summers. The best season is spring and the worst season is winter. The worst problem with the climate in  More

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Over 18 years ago

The good things about Chesterfield are relatively inexpensive cost combined with many things to do in the area and proximity to an airport. Unlike many areas growing  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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