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Colorado Springs, CO vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 16.5% more per student than Colorado Springs.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 11.4% lower in Omaha than in Colorado Springs. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 3.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Colorado Springs

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 Colorado Springs, COOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,529$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,295$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$5,663$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.0615.1216.23
 Students per Librarian6214154573
 Students per Counselor274372530
 Grade School Educ.2.4%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.93.9%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.0%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.10.7%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.40.2%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.0%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.7%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Colorado Springs    198 Reviews

Moved here from san diego. All expenses went up with exception to gas. San diego may not have an affordable housing market, but with all others equal san diego is still  More

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Moved here in the summer from one of the hottest places on earth and my quality of life has gone up dramatically. I can walk outside, there are enormous mountains to  More

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I have been in COS on and off for a couple years, finally making the permanent move several months ago. I have lived in Philly, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, and Charlotte,  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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ZIPS IN COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
80918, 80916, 80909, 80920, 80906, 80917, 80910, 80922, 80923, 80907, 21 total
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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