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Chicago, IL vs Saline, MI

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Highlights
- Saline spends 26.9% less per student than Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 8.6% higher in Saline than in Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saline had 11.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Chicago
 Chicago, ILSaline, MIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,020$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$18,508  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,754$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6474573
 Students per Counselor481  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.17.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.41.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock22.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.5%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 Saline    2 Reviews

Brand new schools loaded with high technology; teachers are well paid and are good. Best test of any school is how much kids enjoy going and mine love going to  More

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Over 18 years ago

As a Realtor I can tell you that the market is saturated with homes for sale at great prices! With the "big three" laying off and Pfizer closing nearby there are many  More

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