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Mexico Beach, FL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 26.5% less per student than Mexico Beach.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.4% lower in Destin than in Mexico Beach. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 2.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mexico Beach
 Mexico Beach, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,427  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.3  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor409  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
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Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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