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Omaha, NE vs Bettendorf, IA

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Highlights
- Bettendorf spends 7.5% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.6% lower in Bettendorf than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bettendorf had 7.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

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 Omaha, NEBettendorf, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$13,502$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$11,412$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$7,161$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1215.0316.23
 Students per Librarian4155234573
 Students per Counselor372375530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%97.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%18.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%9.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%51.1%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%15.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%2.0%1.5%

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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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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 17 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
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52722 52767

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