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Springfield, OH vs Berkeley, CA

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Highlights
- Berkeley spends 11.8% more per student than Springfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% higher in Berkeley than in Springfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Berkeley had 12.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Springfield
 Springfield, OHBerkeley, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,788$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,967  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,104$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.11  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock95554573
 Students per Counselor374  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock9.8%1.5%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Springfield’s housing is cheap, because a great deal of the homes are dilapidated. There are many blocks which have two or three out of five houses that are boarded up.  More

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Over 8 years ago

The city survives off government grants and historical tourism. Very depressed atmosphere. The employment starting pay is 10 - 12.00 dollars an hour. The temp service  More

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Over 14 years ago

Being able to afford something in Springfield is pretty much a no-brainer. It kinda has to be however because the economy, while recessed everywhere else, is rather  More

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Reviews for Berkeley    14 Reviews

Have lived in Berkeley for about 35 years now. Housing/Real Estate: If you're looking to move here, $1,000,000 will get you a small cottage in the "flats". Most of  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have the best climate -- summers and winters are mild. Lots of  More

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Over 14 years ago

The 60's have left Berkeley and now it is about MONEY...and the people there have plenty of it and nice hybrid cars (looks like 2 per household) and with a great bicycle  More

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