Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
San Carlos, CA vs San Marcos, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Marcos spends 18.6% less per student than San Carlos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% higher in San Marcos than in San Carlos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 9.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to San Carlos
 San Carlos, CASan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$15,457  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.79  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor431  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.15.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.67.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for San Carlos    1 Reviews
Ilene · San Carlos, CA
Mayberry RFD
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in San Carlos for over 15 years and absolutely love it! There is a great mix of age groups and it is becoming more ethnically diverse. Kids play on my  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Carlos

See all reviews
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

   |    Reply
Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

   |    Reply
Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Plymouth, MinnesotaManassas, VirginiaCompare
 Cuyahoga Falls, OhioCharlotte, North CarolinaCompare
 Elko, NevadaEagle, IdahoCompare
 Wells, MaineThree Rivers, MichiganCompare
 Chicago, IllinoisOrange, OhioCompare
 Somerville, MassachusettsKennesaw, GeorgiaCompare
 Silver Springs, NevadaDetroit, MichiganCompare
 Lakewood, ColoradoKennesaw, GeorgiaCompare
 Des Plaines, IllinoisClinton Charter, MichiganCompare
 Malibu, CaliforniaSan Clemente, CaliforniaCompare

Learn More About San Carlos, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About San Marcos, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.