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Modesto, CA vs Fairfield, CT

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Highlights
- Fairfield spends 63.5% more per student than Modesto.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 41.8% lower in Fairfield than in Modesto. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield had 14.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Modesto
 Modesto, CAFairfield, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,636  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio21.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor729  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 13 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 14 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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