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Cambridge, MA vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Macomb spends 21.2% less per student than Cambridge.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.3% higher in Macomb than in Cambridge. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Macomb had 0.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Cambridge
 Cambridge, MAMacomb, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,571$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,196  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,739$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio11.99  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock31774573
 Students per Counselor331  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.7.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.80.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree7.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.0%1.5%
Reviews for Cambridge    14 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Cambridge is a great place to live. It is rather expensive, but has great access to Boston, schools and hospitals. There is a lot of construction underway that can be  More

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Need info on test results on tap or drinking water quality, 02139 Green St area.  More

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Home to both Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is the cornerstone of higher education. Residents are very intelligent and open to new ideas.   More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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