Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Newark, NJ vs. Omaha, NE

2024 Compare Cities Education:
Newark, NJ vs Omaha, NE

Change Cities
Highlights
- Omaha spends 44.8% less per student than Newark.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.9% higher in Omaha than in Newark. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 17.3% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Newark

Education
 Newark, NJOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$26,449$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$21,272$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,580$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.6415.1216.23
 Students per Librarian12374154573
 Students per Counselor416372530
 Grade School Educ.12.3%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.10.7%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.77.0%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.7%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.9%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.0%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.4%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.5%1.6%1.5%

View More Data >

Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

   |    Reply

Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Newark

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Omaha

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Newark, New Jersey Cost of Living vs Omaha, Nebraska Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY
07105 07104 07107 07106 07103 07112 07108 07114 07102
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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.

Try Now