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Arroyo Grande, CA vs Chicago, IL

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- Chicago spends 37.7% more per student than Arroyo Grande.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.1% lower in Chicago than in Arroyo Grande. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 8.7% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Arroyo Grande
 Arroyo Grande, CAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,063  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio20.87  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor491  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.37.1%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Arroyo Grande    8 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Arroyo Grande is a nice place to live. However, it is rather expensive for many people. There is a large retirement community living here, and home and rental prices are  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for nearly thirty years and love it. Great, easy climate year round. I know what I'm talking about--having lived in San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada,  More

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People from here absolutely love it and refuse to admit that it is much too expensive. They hate change. To live in a good school area will cost you dearly. There is  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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