2026 Compare Cities Education:
Westfield, NJ vs Santa Monica, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Santa Monica spends 25.5% less per student than Westfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 71.2% higher in Santa Monica than in Westfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Santa Monica had 4.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Westfield
 Westfield, NJSanta Monica, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,429$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,528  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,492$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.77  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock65654573
 Students per Counselor377  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.76.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock17.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for Westfield    8 Reviews

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

   |    Reply

Over 15 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 16 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 Santa Monica    24 Reviews

I moved here to Santa Monica over 10 years ago from Oklahoma City. I was surprised to see that Oklahoma City was ranked higher than Santa Monica on best places. I  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Santa Monica for over 30 years. It's a Mediterranean climate--sunny and temperate when the rest of the country is under snow! I am walking distance to  More

   |    Reply

I have lived in this city for 4 decades, and it is never been worse than it is now. It is a dangerous disgusting hell hole. Between the crime, the homeless that are not  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Santa Monica


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.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.