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San Marcos, CA vs Rancho Cordova, CA

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- Rancho Cordova spends 6.8% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.4% higher in Rancho Cordova than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Rancho Cordova had 0.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CARancho Cordova, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,240$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock63214573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%1.5%
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

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

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

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

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Reviews for Rancho Cordova    6 Reviews

This city has two sides. If your thinking about moving to this area, look only in Anatolia. The houses are newer, nicer schools / parks, and close proximity to just  More

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Although we have been in a drought for a few years, we never get much rain. If you like it hot in the summer (90's to 100's) and reasonable in the winters (high 30's to  More

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if you are not military or of ethnic origin this city will watch you die. don't be unfortunate enough to get sick here. If you stop here, you are a resource to be used.  More

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