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Destin, FL vs Columbia, SC

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Highlights
- Columbia spends 73.7% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.3% lower in Columbia than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Columbia had 3.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin

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 Destin, FLColumbia, SCUnited States
 Expend. per Student$9,875$17,157$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180$14,952$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,920$9,360$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.3115.3616.23
 Students per Librarian16175744573
 Students per Counselor409336530
 Grade School Educ.4.0%2.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%7.3%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%90.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%18.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.6%7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%44.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.10.4%11.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%4.5%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.3%3.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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I moved to Columbia for graduate school and although it is a giant step up from my small, out-of-state hometown, I became bored and restless here in less than a year.  More

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32541
ZIPS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
29229, 29203, 29209, 29045, 29205, 29201, 29204, 29207, 29225, 29208, 10 total

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