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Destin, FL vs Lakewood, CA

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- Lakewood spends 76.5% more per student than Destin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% higher in Lakewood than in Destin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lakewood had 3.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Destin
 Destin, FLLakewood, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,180  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.43.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

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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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

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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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

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 Lakewood    7 Reviews
Robert · Lakewood, CA
Sports Town
Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Debbie · Lakewood, CA
Great City
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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alexander · Lakewood, CA
my personal penion
Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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