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Mill Valley, CA vs Valparaiso, IN

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- Valparaiso spends 39.5% less per student than Mill Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.6% lower in Valparaiso than in Mill Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Valparaiso had 4.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Mill Valley
 Mill Valley, CAValparaiso, INUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,763$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,962  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,384$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.84  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5254573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.75.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock11.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree10.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%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 Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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