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Mill Valley, CA vs Pasadena, CA

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- Pasadena spends 17.4% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.2% higher in Pasadena than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Pasadena had 9.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CAPasadena, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.9%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 Pasadena    19 Reviews
boris · Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is one of the gems of the LA area
Over 5 years ago

Pasadena is a little slice of the world in the foothills above the San Gabriel Valley. It has everything you could want. Check out my video on the cost of living in  More

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cris · Pasadena, CA
climate
Over 10 years ago

The weather in Pasadena, CA is rather pleasant. It does not get cold here, it used to be around the first two weeks of December it could go down to 32-28 F, only a few  More

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Garry · La Crescenta, CA
great place to live
Over 11 years ago

Great place to live for all ages and enjoy mostly sunny  More

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