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Atlanta, GA vs Seattle, WA

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Highlights
- Seattle spends 23.4% more per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 34.3% higher in Seattle than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Seattle had 3.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta

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 Atlanta, GASeattle, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$16,267$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100$14,996$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,086$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.818.5316.23
 Students per Librarian5709894573
 Students per Counselor397455530
 Grade School Educ.2.3%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%2.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.92.1%95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%13.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.4%6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%65.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.15.8%19.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%5.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree2.7%3.9%1.5%

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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 1 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 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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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total

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