2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bloomfield, NJ vs Oak Park, IL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Oak Park spends 17.2% less per student than Bloomfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% higher in Oak Park than in Bloomfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Oak Park had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bloomfield
 Bloomfield, NJOak Park, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock25.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.1%1.5%
Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews

Bloomfield is hit right now. With its wonderful schools, proximity to NYC, diversity and progressive vibe, Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family or start a  More

   |    Reply

I'm not originally from NJ, and chose Bloomfield after getting a job in Montclair but didn't want to pay Montclair prices for rent. Bloomfield is a cheaper alternative,  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Bloomfield is a quiet town that is particularly good for commuters. There are two NJ Transit Train Stations for passengers commuting into Newark and New York Penn  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bloomfield

Reviews for Oak Park    7 Reviews

We've lived in Oak Park for 25 years, raising our two children here. Now, looking ahead a few years, the Cost of Living (127), is a major factor in searching for  More

   |    Reply

I have grew up in the Oak Park area and have lived in other cities in the country. Oak Park is located outside of the city of Chicago. Though located reasonably  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

If you don't know any better you might think Oak Park is perfect. However, if you are like me and have other places as a comparison, you know better. I will say that  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Oak Park


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.