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Chicago, IL vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Flagstaff spends 44.7% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% higher in Flagstaff than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Flagstaff had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago

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 Chicago, ILFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,907$12,118$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508$10,438$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,567$5,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9716.3316.23
 Students per Librarian14808084573
 Students per Counselor481357530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%2.5%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%21.6%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%8.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%51.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%13.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%3.0%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%4.1%1.5%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
86001 86004 86011

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