2026 Compare Cities Education:
Orlando, FL vs Foster City, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Foster City spends 58.2% more per student than Orlando.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% higher in Foster City than in Orlando. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Foster City had 4.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Orlando
 Orlando, FLFoster City, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,437  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.28  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor508  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.2%1.5%
Reviews for Orlando    237 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I made the decision to move to Orlando when I was 20. My father was a contractor so by then I'd lived in many different states & countries so I have a unique  More

   |    Reply

I have lived and worked in the Orlando area for more than 10 years. I really wish I could give Orlando two ratings because half the year it is wonderful and other half  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Orlando for 6 years. The environment, living costs, and housing costs are good. There are many fun places around Orlando. It's a good place to live in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Orlando

Reviews for Foster City    4 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Built on lagoons, great climate, good schools, lots of soccer and other sports for kids, plenty of parking and  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

A great city to raise a family, safe, great weather around the year, good schools and plenty of recreation. But only if you can afford the hight cost of  More

   |    Reply

Landlords are able to command and receive high rent due to the following attributes: safety, weather and cleanliness of Foster City. The lagoon, waterways and gardens  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Foster City


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.