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Atlanta, GA vs Marion, IA

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- Marion spends 1.2% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 6.5% higher in Marion than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Marion had 5.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GAMarion, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,072$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,206$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4424573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock14.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%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 Marion    3 Reviews

I've lived in Marion for ~22 years now, and it has its pros (+) and cons (-): + Marion is one of the safest places to live in the country. + The cost of living vs  More

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Over 15 years ago

Marion is clean, affordable and has one of the lowest crime rates in the state. The people here are friendly and helpful. Marion shares a border with Cedar Rapids  More

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Marion is one of the fastest growing communities in Iowa. We have a highly educated workforce, affordable housing, low crime and excellent education. Plus, there is much  More

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