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Killeen, TX vs San Marcos, CA

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Highlights
- San Marcos spends 14.0% more per student than Killeen.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.2% higher in San Marcos than in Killeen. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 4.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Killeen
 Killeen, TXSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,453  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.6  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor342  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.21.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Reviews for Killeen    20 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Having a low cost of living does not mean MOVE HERE! It should be a warning sign for what is wrong with this place. Bestplaces.net has Temple included with this  More

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Our family moved here from Ft Worth looking for a smaller city, slower pace, and friendlier people. Plus we wanted to be near to an active military base that serviced  More

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I've lived in Killeen since 1998 when I was assigned here in the Army and loved it so much me and my wife decided to retire here from the Army in 2001. My wife likes the  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 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 19 years ago

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

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