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Pacifica, CA vs Mill Valley, CA

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- Mill Valley spends 5.1% more per student than Pacifica.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.3% higher in Mill Valley than in Pacifica. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mill Valley had 3.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pacifica
 Pacifica, CAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,457  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor431  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.47.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%1.5%
Reviews for Pacifica    9 Reviews

Back when I lived there...great for people, hiking, only had two times where there was a crime I was aware of my 1955 Chevy Bel-Air was stolen as well as my bike from  More

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Has the rep of being socked in with fog 24-7 but thats totally false. a charming blue collar surf town a mere 30 min from downtown SF with lower prices - hard to  More

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Over 13 years ago

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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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