Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Durham, NH vs Monroe, NC

Change Cities
Highlights
- Monroe spends 47.4% less per student than Durham.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.8% higher in Monroe than in Durham. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Monroe had 17.0% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Durham
 Durham, NHMonroe, NCUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,477$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,209  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,753$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.4  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7824573
 Students per Counselor226  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock8.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.0.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock81.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.8.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.77.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock3.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.3%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Durham    0 Reviews

Start Your Review of Durham

Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews
Matthew · Monroe, NC
You would be better off living in an active toilet
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

   |    Reply
Angela · Monroe, NC
Historical District in Monroe NC
Over 6 years ago

I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

   |    Reply
Lowell · Monroe, NC
Just a rural redneck Charlotte
Over 7 years ago

I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Monroe

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Powdersville, South CarolinaHampstead, North CarolinaCompare
 Ellicott City, MarylandSolon, OhioCompare
 Ponca, NebraskaOwasso, OklahomaCompare
 Santa Cruz, CaliforniaPalm Springs, CaliforniaCompare
 Saratoga Springs, UtahEagle Mountain, UtahCompare
 Charlotte, North CarolinaPine Bluff, ArkansasCompare
 Mckenna, WashingtonBend, OregonCompare
 Peachtree City, GeorgiaEuharlee, GeorgiaCompare
 Becker, MinnesotaCold Spring, MinnesotaCompare
 Dillon, MontanaLogan, UtahCompare

Learn More About Durham, New Hampshire
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Monroe, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.