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Atlanta, GA vs Sioux City, IA

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Highlights
- Sioux City spends 23.5% less per student than Atlanta.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 13.1% higher in Sioux City than in Atlanta. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Sioux City had 7.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Atlanta
 Atlanta, GASioux City, IAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,446$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,100  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,038$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.8  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock18984573
 Students per Counselor397  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock85.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.13.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.7%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 Sioux City    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I’ve been here only 4 months and I’m still shocked at how people behave. Not friendly, rude. Can’t tell you how many businesses I’ve been in to where the reception staff  More

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Climate in winter ranges from 10-15 degrees to 85+ in the summer 7% sale tax population @75,000, economy ok  More

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Over 14 years ago

Sioux City is an amazing place. Low crime rate, Great Schools, Great People, Most People are friendly and Polite. Just an overall great place to live!!!!!!!!!!!   More

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