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Bloomfield, NJ vs Somerset, NJ

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- Somerset spends 10.9% less per student than Bloomfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% lower in Somerset than in Bloomfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 5.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bloomfield
 Bloomfield, NJSomerset, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.64  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor416  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%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.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews
Moses · Upper Montclair, NJ
Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family
Over 5 years ago

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

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K. · Bloomfield, NJ
Not bad, but not great either
Over 7 years ago

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

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Allan · Bloomfield, NJ
Great town for commuters
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

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Nishant · Alcester, SD
Moving to Somerset
Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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sybrina  · Newark, NJ
best place for 55+
Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Kerry · Somerset, NJ
Somerset NJ
Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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