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Mill Valley, CA vs Menlo Park, CA

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- Menlo Park spends 4.9% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% lower in Menlo Park than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Menlo Park had 3.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CAMenlo Park, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock11.8%1.5%
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Reviews for Mill Valley    7 Reviews
Thomas · Chatham, NJ
Mill Valley Tiburon wonderful
Over 4 years ago

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

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chris · Mill Valley, CA
Pristine and Costly
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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Robbin · Mill Valley, CA
California
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 Menlo Park    5 Reviews
Dawn · Menlo Park, CA
San Francisco Bay Area
Over 10 years ago

Cost of living is beyond absurdly  More

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stephen · Menlo Park, CA
Quality of life in Menlo Park
Over 13 years ago

Very nice. Good connection to San Francisco or San Jose or any city in between via Caltrain or bus. Weather can't be  More

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Chris · Menlo Park, CA
City pairs, recommendation for a one-earner equiva
Over 15 years ago

My 14mo daughter, wife and I live in Menlo Park, CA which is approximately half way between San Francisco and San Jose. To afford an upper middle class quality of life  More

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