2025 Compare Cities Education:
San Marcos, CA vs Salt Lake City, UT

Change Cities
Highlights
- Salt Lake City spends 33.2% less per student than San Marcos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 4.7% lower in Salt Lake City than in San Marcos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salt Lake City had 3.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to San Marcos
 San Marcos, CASalt Lake City, UTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,932$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock21914573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%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

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

   |    Reply

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

Reviews for Salt Lake City    95 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in the Salt Lake City metro area for almost 10 years, and it has its pros and cons. Pros: -Beautiful mountains - even if you don't go, just look towards  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Love it more  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Salt Lake City feels like home. There are so many things to do and see. There are many families and one thing to look out for is, there are many cranes and high rises  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salt Lake City


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.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.