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Florence, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 62.9% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% higher in San Marcos than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 17.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.17.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    5 Reviews

Ian · 
Over 5 years ago

I lived here for two years. The houses are nice, I liked the weather although it is pretty intense in the summer. But I can honestly say it was the worst move we made  More

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Yes, it's hot. Days begin breaking the 100° mark in March. But don't let the number scare you: It's a dry heat, which means that while the intensity is there, it's  More

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Get the flock out of the fast lane, come to Florence, AZ. Centrally located, Top notch amenities for winter visitors. Affordable. Google search Florence, Arizona  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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