Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Wilmington, DE vs Fairfield, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Fairfield spends 30.1% less per student than Wilmington.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 63.2% higher in Fairfield than in Wilmington. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield had 1.8% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Wilmington
 Wilmington, DEFairfield, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,968$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$17,388  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,685$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.09  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock62534573
 Students per Counselor329  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.30.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews
T · New Castle, DE
I Cannot Wait To Rid Myself of This Place
Over 8 years ago

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

   |    Reply
ron · Glen Allen, VA
Park Plaza
Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

   |    Reply
Joseph · Wilmington, DE
So far I'm impressed with Wilmington
Over 9 years ago

When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wilmington

See all reviews
Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews
Debra · Fairfield, CA
Fairfield is Dead
Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

   |    Reply
Melanie · Fairfield, CA
Housing Too Expensive
Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

   |    Reply
mario · Fairfield, CA
good
Over 14 years ago

good  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fairfield

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Fort Myers, FloridaPalo Alto, CaliforniaCompare
 Macon, GeorgiaWindermere, FloridaCompare
 Gloucester, MassachusettsNewington, ConnecticutCompare
 Sidney, OhioHarveysburg, OhioCompare
 Lumberton, North CarolinaHillsborough, North CarolinaCompare
 Rochester, New YorkDrexel Heights, ArizonaCompare
 Juneau, AlaskaNorth Bend, WashingtonCompare
 Lake Stevens, WashingtonLynnwood, WashingtonCompare
 Silverdale, WashingtonCaldwell, IdahoCompare
 Astoria, OregonLudington, MichiganCompare

Learn More About Wilmington, Delaware
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Fairfield, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
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.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.