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Gaston, NC vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego spends 20.5% more per student than Gaston.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.9% higher in San Diego than in Gaston. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 16.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Gaston
 Gaston, NCSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,987  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor268  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.4.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Gaston    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Moved here 3 years ago from Ohio to be near the grandkids. I have found out that taxes, gasoline, utilities, are much higher then Ohio. These items also continue to go  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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