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Simi Valley, CA vs Charlottesville, VA

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- Charlottesville spends 16.0% more per student than Simi Valley.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.6% lower in Charlottesville than in Simi Valley. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Charlottesville had 0.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Simi Valley
 Simi Valley, CACharlottesville, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,539$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,066  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,935$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio24.02  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4994573
 Students per Counselor454  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock16.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock7.4%1.5%
Reviews for Simi Valley    22 Reviews

I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 16 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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