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Omaha, NE vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines spends 2.1% less per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.7% higher in West Des Moines than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- West Des Moines had 7.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha

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 Omaha, NEWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,596$14,293$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673$11,894$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$7,312$7,373$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.1215.5316.23
 Students per Librarian4157994573
 Students per Counselor372362530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%1.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.90.3%96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%17.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.8%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%53.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.9.1%13.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%4.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.6%1.6%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 West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total
ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266

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