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Salem, CT vs Salem, VA

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- Salem spends 49.8% less per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.4% higher in Salem than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Salem had 5.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, CTSalem, VAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,163$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,083  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,246$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.7  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock7604573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.14.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock13.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.56.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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jonathan · Salem, CT
A wonderful place to call home!
Over 6 years ago

We just moved to Salem and we love it. The town green is beautiful. The church in the center of the community is super involved and does awesome work, both with their  More

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Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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