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Lawrence, MA vs Salem, NH

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- Salem spends 9.1% more per student than Lawrence.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.8% lower in Salem than in Lawrence. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 36.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Lawrence
 Lawrence, MASalem, NHUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,056$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,386  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,039$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3334573
 Students per Counselor355  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.12.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
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Tim · Lawrence, MA
One of the last affordable places in metro Boston
Over 19 years ago

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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Warren · Salem, NH
cost of living
Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is not bad, but the rents are high, and so are the tax's. Crime is very low and what crime does exist is usually perpertrated by non-residents and out  More

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