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Orangevale, CA vs Bellingham, WA

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- Bellingham spends 12.9% more per student than Orangevale.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 24.8% lower in Bellingham than in Orangevale. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bellingham had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orangevale
 Orangevale, CABellingham, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,213$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,672$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock12124573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.3%1.5%
Reviews for Orangevale    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Light rain throughout the year. Spring and fall are unbeatable. Summer is deffinately Hot, but with so many options to go camping and swimming, cooling off is never  More

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Over 16 years ago

Another comment from an Orangevale resident complains about the diminishing of rural character and the coming of compact development. Unfortunately, I cannot endorse  More

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Over 17 years ago

Think twice before purchasing property in one of the more expensive places to live. Orangevale is losing its small town flavor while be buffeted or "tucked into" other  More

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Reviews for Bellingham    58 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in so many cities in 5 west coast states and have come to a conclusion that Bellingham is the greatest city to live, work, play and raise a family. After  More

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Over 4 years ago

From what I’ve seen and heard, the very liberal political/ethical beliefs of Bellingham residents, as well as the grey rainy weather, are the main things a few people  More

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If you’re like many Americans and caught up in right vs left you won’t like the far left here in Bellingham wa. If you put politics away and you enjoy skiing,  More

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