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Taos, NM vs Morro Bay, CA

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- Morro Bay spends 5.0% more per student than Taos.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 72.8% higher in Morro Bay than in Taos. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Morro Bay had 6.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Taos
 Taos, NMMorro Bay, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,908$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,994  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,298$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock162444573
 Students per Counselor691  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.31.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Taos    6 Reviews

I’ve traveled to many places in my lifetime. New Mexico is a favorite. Typically we stay in The Inn of The Governor’s in Santa Fe. (It’s an awesome place.) This  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos is beautiful with much to offer. However, housing is very expensive. Because much of the town's economy focuses on tourism, there are few jobs available in other  More

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Over 16 years ago

Taos has a diverse culture which has helped create a diverse art market with over 100 galleries and studios. From traditional native arts to contemporary, Taos has it  More

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Reviews for Morro Bay    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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