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Alamogordo, NM vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 72.5% more per student than Alamogordo.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.6% lower in Chicago than in Alamogordo. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 4.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Alamogordo
 Alamogordo, NMChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,964  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.76  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor835  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.27.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Alamogordo    14 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I am originally from Alamogordo, and moved away about 9 years ago. We are now seriously considering on moving back to this little small town. After being away in a  More

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Over 11 years ago

The school system in Alamogordo NM is terrible. The high school here has the highest GRADS program in the state which is teen moms dual enrolled. They do no offer  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Alamogordo for two years now after living in Tacoma, Washington (too much rain, too much crime) for 20 years. Generally, it's a nice little conservative  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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