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Northampton, MA vs Somerset, NJ

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- Somerset spends 10.1% more per student than Northampton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.8% lower in Somerset than in Northampton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerset had 3.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Northampton
 Northampton, MASomerset, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,434  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.95  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor364  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.62.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews
sara · Northampton, MA
Northampton is a one of a kind place to live.
Over 7 years ago

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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Yvonne · Goshen, MA
Pricey housing and long winters, but a pretty good
Over 10 years ago

The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Russell · West Springfield, MA
Small city with so much culture
Over 17 years ago

Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  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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