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Somerset, NJ vs Torrance, CA

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Highlights
- Torrance spends 26.1% less per student than Somerset.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 101.3% higher in Torrance than in Somerset. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Torrance had 2.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Somerset
 Somerset, NJTorrance, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.9%1.5%
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

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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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  More

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Reviews for Torrance    15 Reviews

I'll admit it, I'm biased. So, I can't say what's a lot or a little without outside sources for the most part. I was born and raised in Torrance. I've lived here for 20+  More

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I have lived in Torrance for 19 years. I was fortunate enough to move here before housing prices skyrocketed in the early 2000's. I live in the middle of Torrance and as  More

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Over 10 years ago

Due to global warming, the climate has gotten warmer longer.  More

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