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Chicago, IL vs Great Barrington CDP, MA

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- Great Barrington CDP spends 6.7% more per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% lower in Great Barrington CDP than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Great Barrington CDP had 8.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILGreat Barrington CDP, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,370$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,441$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3974573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.4%1.5%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Great Barrington Cdp    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

In the 25 years I've lived here, the area has been invaded by second homeowners. On the upside, the Berkshires now caters year-round to more sophisticated  More

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Over 16 years ago

we are new to the area and are looking for dog parks so our pups can meet  More

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I moved from Long Island, NY to Great Barrington, MA over 25 years ago. In the early 80s, when it was impossible for most first-time homebuyers to purchase a home in  More

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