2026 Compare Cities Education:
El Paso, TX vs Tacoma, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Tacoma spends 35.7% more per student than El Paso.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 23.9% higher in Tacoma than in El Paso. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Tacoma had 10.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to El Paso
 El Paso, TXTacoma, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$18,363$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,583  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,966$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.08  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock11394573
 Students per Counselor366  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.26.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock8.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

   |    Reply

Over 4 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

   |    Reply

El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of El Paso

Reviews for Tacoma    40 Reviews

I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Having lived over half my life here I can tell you real friends are few and far between. You will go through many and only have a handful who stick with you. Your  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Tacoma


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.