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Grayslake, IL vs Fairfield, CT

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- Fairfield spends 6.0% less per student than Grayslake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 5.8% lower in Fairfield than in Grayslake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Fairfield had 1.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILFairfield, CTUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$22,984$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,792$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5064573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock4.3%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews
diane · Grayslake, IL
Property tax
Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Mom2 · Grayslake, IL
Humid in summer, cold in winter
Over 14 years ago

Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Fred · Grayslake, IL
Property Taxes are high
Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews
Leeann · Trumbull, CT
Outrageous
Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Leeann · Trumbull, CT
Outrageous
Over 12 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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GARTH · Fairfield, CT
Cost of Living
Over 13 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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