Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Westfield, NJ vs. Boston, MA

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Westfield, NJ vs Boston, MA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Boston spends 25.7% more per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.9% lower in Boston than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Boston had 10.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield

Education
 Westfield, NJBoston, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$23,387$29,396$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528$23,918$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$12,582$13,967$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.7711.2516.23
 Students per Librarian12837174573
 Students per Counselor377567530
 Grade School Educ.0.5%6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%5.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.98.3%88.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%12.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.4.5%4.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%52.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.24.3%15.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%5.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.1%3.6%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

Looking for a simpler life - taxes too high in New  More

   |    Reply

Over 13 years ago

As a resident for over 10 years, overall I have to say that Westfield is one of the most beautiful towns to live in within commuting distance to NYC! Here is a little  More

   |    Reply

Over 14 years ago

My family and I have been here for 11 years! Housing is expensive, but that is really the only downside (and snow!!!) Seriously, it is beautiful, clean, with great  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Westfield

Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

   |    Reply

I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boston

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Westfield, New Jersey Cost of Living vs Boston, Massachusetts Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN WESTFIELD, NEW JERSEY
07090
ZIPS IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02127, 02125, 02136, 02131, 02115, 02126, 30 total

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now