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Trenton, NJ vs San Diego, CA

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Highlights
- San Diego spends 34.0% less per student than Trenton.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 83.3% higher in San Diego than in Trenton. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Diego had 18.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Trenton
 Trenton, NJSan Diego, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,715  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor296  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.14.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock89.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.15.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Trenton    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Trenton used to be a nice place to live I was born here but moved away in my early teens. I still had family in Trenton and therefore visited often, the city is now  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you're a person who likes the dramatic change is seasons, then this is the place for you. I want to move toa place where it's basically mild weather...not one day  More

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Over 15 years ago

I'm born and raised in Trenton New Jersey and like most cities in the northeast it's seen better days. That's not to say that life here isn't enjoyable. You do have  More

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Reviews for San Diego    319 Reviews

I have lived in San Diego for more than half my life (I am 30) and love it. It has something for everyone and more from arts, to sporting events, and all cuisine is  More

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The only real knock again San Diego is the cost of living, but it is paradise compared to most cities of similar size. Those who complain about the traffic here or say  More

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I have lived in San Diego since 1968 and I am now almost 62 years old. I love San Diego, I really do. But it has become so crowded and so expensive over the years. It  More

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