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Atlanta, GA vs Lincoln, CA

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 4.7% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 57.7% higher in Lincoln than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 2.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GALincoln, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,501$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,990$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock180574573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.2%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.0%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 2 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    8 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Having grown up an “Angelino” and having a very suburban life in the SF Valley, we moved to a Sacramento suburb in mid 80s when it was still an undiscovered gem; I was a  More

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Over 11 years ago

This is a little ranch and farm town just to the north east of Sacramento that several years ago found itself growing like a weed. The downtown area is like many small  More

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Over 18 years ago

Lincoln has grown significantly in the Last 5 years. A lot of beautiful new developments and great communities. I believe, that Lincoln provides great value for money.  More

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