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Walnut Creek, CA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Harrisburg spends 16.8% more per student than Walnut Creek.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.7% lower in Harrisburg than in Walnut Creek. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Harrisburg had 15.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Walnut Creek
 Walnut Creek, CAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,739$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,448  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,762$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor584  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.70.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree6.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Walnut Creek    16 Reviews

Apart from the congestion, Walnut Creek is one of the best places in the San Francisco Bay Area to live. It is one of the most compact/walkable cities in the entire area  More

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Over 7 years ago

Almost all of Walnut Creek water comes from Pardee dam through an enclosed pipeline. That water is direct from the high Sierras. Among the best water quality in the  More

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Over 7 years ago

I grew up in Southern California and am no stranger to a more inland California climate. Before moving to WC I lived in San Francisco for 15 years where it is obviously  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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