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Great Falls, VA vs San Diego, CA

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- San Diego spends 6.9% less per student than Great Falls.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 67.5% higher in San Diego than in Great Falls. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 8.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Great Falls
 Great Falls, VASan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,085  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.52  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor273  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.83.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Great Falls    3 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Close to Washington, DC (so you get the benefits of a major metropolitan area), yet maintains a semi-rural character. No multi-family housing. Excellent school system.  More

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Over 19 years ago

We actually live in a small part of Great Falls that is located in Loudoun County, but this comment actually applies to the bulk of the area in Northern Virginia.   More

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Over 20 years ago

It takes way too much money out here for anyone who is just starting or trying to get a foothold in the working world. You cannot afford to live anywhere without having  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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