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Fairfield, CA vs Boulder Creek, CA

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- Boulder Creek spends 17.2% more per student than Fairfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.0% lower in Boulder Creek than in Fairfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boulder Creek had 11.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield
 Fairfield, CABoulder Creek, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,364$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,688$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62714573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews
Debra · Fairfield, CA
Fairfield is Dead
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Melanie · Fairfield, CA
Housing Too Expensive
Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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mario · Fairfield, CA
good
Over 14 years ago

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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews
Roni  · Boulder Creek, CA
Through the roof
Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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Alex Peña  · Felton, CA
Boulder Creek California-Nestled in the Santa Cruz
Over 17 years ago

A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Cynthia · Boulder Creek, CA
Best weather!
Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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