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Chicago, IL vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 33.4% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.2% higher in Omaha than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 4.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago

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 Chicago, ILOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student$21,907$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508$11,673$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$11,567$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.9715.1216.23
 Students per Librarian14804154573
 Students per Counselor481372530
 Grade School Educ.7.0%4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%4.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.3%90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%22.0%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.5.7%7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%38.7%33.7%
 Masters Grad.12.2%9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%3.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.8%1.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Chicago    271 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 Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Born and raised in Omaha, moved to the Pacific Northwest for 50 years, and now back in Omaha. Feels safe, secure, good health care, lots of activities. Compared to  More

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Over 1 years ago

Many of the reviews say Omaha is good for family life - it is, but it also offers the best of quality urban living. I've lived here for 20 years, after living in  More

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Pros: Not much happens, no news is good news. No major tornadoes for decades!! Education can be good in areas. Career opportunities for those who take risks and  More

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ZIPS IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
60629, 60618, 60632, 60639, 60623, 60647, 60617, 60625, 60608, 60634, 56 total
ZIPS IN OMAHA, NEBRASKA
68104, 68107, 68116, 68134, 68164, 68135, 68137, 68144, 68105, 68154, 28 total

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