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Layton, UT vs San Marcos, CA

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- San Marcos spends 70.8% more per student than Layton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in San Marcos than in Layton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 6.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Layton
 Layton, UTSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,866  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor480  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
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Reviews for Layton    7 Reviews
clayton · Layton, UT
utah is bae
Over 9 years ago

utah is a good place to live  More

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Summer · Layton, UT
I don't know what it's like to be afraid to go out
Over 13 years ago

I can honestly say that there aren't any bad neighborhoods here. I frequently walk to work before sunrise or after sunset, and no one has ever bothered me in the least.  More

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Teresa · Layton, UT
Layton- Close to Everything, Literally!
Over 16 years ago

I really love Layton. I moved here because my husband is a US Marine and received orders to Hill AFB on independent duty. Layton is close to everything you could want  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

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

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