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Chicago, IL vs Walla Walla, WA

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Highlights
- Walla Walla spends 20.8% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.8% higher in Walla Walla than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Walla Walla had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago

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 Chicago, ILWalla Walla, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,907$17,359$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508$13,984$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,567$8,274$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9716.3116.23
 Students per Librarian148034364573
 Students per Counselor481372530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%7.4%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%87.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%26.4%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%12.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%26.5%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%8.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%2.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%1.2%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 Walla Walla    10 Reviews

The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 5 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN WALLA WALLA, WASHINGTON
99362

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