2025 Compare Cities Education:
Meriden, CT vs Santa Clara, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Santa Clara spends 20.5% less per student than Meriden.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 70.3% higher in Santa Clara than in Meriden. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Clara had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Meriden
 Meriden, CTSanta Clara, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,401$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,223  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,804$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.68  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65284573
 Students per Counselor365  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock24.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Meriden

Reviews for Santa Clara    14 Reviews

Larry · 

Santa Clara, CA and the city government are great. The city has been for the most part very good to me. I grew up in Santa Clara and now that I have been away for two  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in Santa Clara California most of my life so I consider myself to be an expert. The climate is wonderful. The price of housing is way above the national  More

   |    Reply

Over 10 years ago

Good Central Park and activities; City-owned power company provides lower cost power; home to many high-tech companies; city is  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Clara


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.