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Florence, SC vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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- San Luis Obispo spends 14.7% more per student than Florence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 56.6% higher in San Luis Obispo than in Florence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Florence
 Florence, SCSan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,228  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor328  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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