Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Cottonwood, AZ vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Carmel-by-the-Sea spends 55.7% more per student than Cottonwood.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.2% higher in Carmel-by-the-Sea than in Cottonwood. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carmel-by-the-Sea had 5.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cottonwood
 Cottonwood, AZCarmel-by-the-Sea, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,375$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,836  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,645$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.54  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock289524573
 Students per Counselor869  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.30.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews
Matthew · Verde Village, AZ
Great Small City To Call Home
Over 3 years ago

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

   |    Reply
Lisa · Verde Village, AZ
Not a place for retirees
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

   |    Reply
Tad · Flagstaff, AZ
The best LGBTQ community in all of Arizona!!!
Over 5 years ago

Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cottonwood

See all reviews
Reviews for Carmel-By-The-Sea    3 Reviews
Robert · Elkridge, MD
Home
Over 9 years ago

Climate, cost &  More

   |    Reply
Abhd · Carmel, CA
more shopping center than a town
Over 16 years ago

carmel has about 60 vacation homes and a dense cottage-y downtown. basically it is a tourist trap cental business district and a bunch of vacation rental homes. the  More

   |    Reply
Devon · Carmel by the Sea, CA
Liberals
Over 17 years ago

Liberals have run me out of town. The political is so overwhelming I am looking to relocate. However, if you are an aging hippie with a great deal of money you will be  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carmel-By-The-Sea

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Victoria, TexasEvanston, IllinoisCompare
 Jerseyville, IllinoisLivingston, IllinoisCompare
 Hemet, CaliforniaNuevo, CaliforniaCompare
 Cleveland, OhioProsper, TexasCompare
 Marfa, TexasOwatonna, MinnesotaCompare
 El Paso, TexasLondon, KentuckyCompare
 Inverness, FloridaSweeny, TexasCompare
 Frisco, TexasPomona, CaliforniaCompare
 Downey, CaliforniaAtascadero, CaliforniaCompare
 The Woodlands, TexasLong Grove, IllinoisCompare

Learn More About Cottonwood, Arizona
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.