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Fairfield, CA vs San Carlos, CA

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- San Carlos spends 43.8% more per student than Fairfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.0% lower in San Carlos than in Fairfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Carlos had 11.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield
 Fairfield, CASan Carlos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor867  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock97.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%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 San Carlos    1 Reviews
Ilene · San Carlos, CA
Mayberry RFD
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

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