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Seattle, WA vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 27.3% less per student than Seattle.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.4% lower in Omaha than in Seattle. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 5.5% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Seattle

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 Seattle, WAOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$20,069$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,996$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,846$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.5315.1216.23
 Students per Librarian9894154573
 Students per Counselor455372530
 Grade School Educ.2.5%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.5%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.9%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.6.0%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.65.9%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.19.4%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.3%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.9%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  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 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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