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Mill Valley, CA vs Boone, NC

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Highlights
- Boone spends 46.6% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 40.6% lower in Boone than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boone had 8.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CABoone, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,275$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,728$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9694573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews

I lived in southern Marin County for 20 years and lived it. Just moved  More

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Over 15 years ago

Mill Valley is a perfect place to live and raise a family, if you don't mind a cost of living index of 233. Don't distress - go mountain biking or hiking with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Good weather all year around. Great public schools. Cost of living very high. Crime low wonderful outdoor activities nearby like hiking, beaches,  More

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Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 11 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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