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Hayward, CA vs Simi Valley, CA

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- Simi Valley spends 19.9% less per student than Hayward.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.2% higher in Simi Valley than in Hayward. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Simi Valley had 9.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Hayward
 Hayward, CASimi Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,254$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,323  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,617$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.61  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock291284573
 Students per Counselor603  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Hayward    4 Reviews
Robert · Hayward, CA
A CITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS, CONVENIENT TO THE SF BAY
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Hayward for 20 years. Traditionally a working  More

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stan · Hayward, CA
Weather,Water,and everything is close. But....
Over 7 years ago

Hetchy Hechy water is very pure,the summers are about 78f..warm enough. Winters are sunny for the most part and by average.One University and one College in this small  More

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MEILING · Hayward, CA
I have no car
Over 11 years ago

convenient BART and bus if you have no  More

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Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews
Arnold · Simi Valley, CA
Growing Challenges- housing costs and still the "
Over 4 years ago

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Joseph · Simi Valley, CA
Great city(Little Pricey)
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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john · Simi Valley, CA
good place to live
Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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