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Somerset, NJ vs Murphys, CA

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- Murphys spends 39.7% less per student than Somerset.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 108.0% higher in Murphys than in Somerset. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Murphys had 4.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Somerset
 Somerset, NJMurphys, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,212$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,244$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock04573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.0%1.5%
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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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Reviews for Murphys    2 Reviews
NORMAN · Murphys, CA
Hot Summers
Over 17 years ago

First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California  More

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Jean · Grand Junction, CO
cost of living
Over 19 years ago

Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents  More

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