2025 Compare Cities Education:
Philadelphia, PA vs Mill Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Mill Valley spends 18.3% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 31.9% higher in Mill Valley than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Mill Valley had 14.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia
 Philadelphia, PAMill Valley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,111$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,450$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock41414573
 Students per Counselor408  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.3%1.5%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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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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