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San Bernardino, CA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

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- San Luis Obispo spends 8.4% more per student than San Bernardino.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% lower in San Luis Obispo than in San Bernardino. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Luis Obispo had 33.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Bernardino
 San Bernardino, CASan Luis Obispo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,060  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.74  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor531  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.16.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.7%1.5%
Reviews for San Bernardino    19 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Living in san bernardino for now 8 years, id definitely say la is way better, from just looks to safety. i've seen a lot of sh*t happen here an it's sad. i never leave  More

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This place is the biggest county in all the United States, and it is also the biggest **** hole in the United States. It is a historical place with a tremendous story to  More

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Over 7 years ago

While I do believe the average housing price is slightly off (it is listed at $229,000, but it's actually more like $250,000), San Bernardino is still one of the most  More

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Reviews for San Luis Obispo    21 Reviews

MY FIANCEE AND I ARE LOOKING TO MOVE TO SLO FOR RETIREMENT ( NEXT MONTH ) WE ARE BOTH ARTISTS AND HOPE OUR TALENT WILL HELP WITH COST OF LIVING IN SLO!!! ANY  More

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Over 10 years ago

In almost any season of the year in San Luis Obispo, you’ll find the sun shining and the temperature hitting around 70º at some point in the day. With the temperature  More

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San Luis Obispo and surrounding areas are beautiful, great weather, beaches, farms markets, a downtown area full of some of the best bars and restaurants, wine country,  More

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