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Chesterfield, MO vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo spends 44.0% more per student than Chesterfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.3% higher in San Mateo than in Chesterfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Mateo had 6.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Chesterfield
 Chesterfield, MOSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.01  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor276  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%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 17 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 17 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 Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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