2025 Compare Cities Education:
Carlsbad, CA vs Westminster, CO

Change Cities
Highlights
- Westminster spends 9.3% less per student than Carlsbad.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.6% lower in Westminster than in Carlsbad. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Westminster had 3.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Carlsbad
 Carlsbad, CAWestminster, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,840$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,161  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,182$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.65  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10044573
 Students per Counselor513  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

   |    Reply

Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Carlsbad

Reviews for Westminster    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Colorado is  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

Boulder is cool. I hate snow but the mild summers her are wonderful and there is lots to do outdoors for free. Bike friendly, Westminster itself ok, the people are  More

   |    Reply

Hi there- My husband and I are looking to move out of Los Angeles. We love the outdoors and we are big foodies. We are in our early 30's and looking for a place to raise  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Westminster


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.