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Sacramento, CA vs Somerville, NJ

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Highlights
- Somerville spends 54.7% more per student than Sacramento.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 52.3% lower in Somerville than in Sacramento. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Somerville had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Sacramento
 Sacramento, CASomerville, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,575$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,484  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,279$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9134573
 Students per Counselor641  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.35.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
Reviews for Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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