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Wentzville, MO vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 32.8% less per student than Wentzville.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.7% higher in Destin than in Wentzville. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wentzville
 Wentzville, MODestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.66  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor302  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Wentzville    3 Reviews

Those people considering relocating or moving to Wentzville,MO please be advised that living in this city is a living hell when it comes to quality of life. Wentzville,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Well first, I'm originally from Western New York. The Drivers here are terrible when it comes to red lights. It's like a unwritten law that one has to wait till  More

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We moved to the St. Louis metro area after doing extensive research, including this website. We were surprised to find out how high the cost of living actually is here.  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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