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Grayslake, IL vs Janesville, WI

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- Janesville spends 31.4% less per student than Grayslake.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.5% lower in Janesville than in Grayslake. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Janesville had 3.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Grayslake
 Grayslake, ILJanesville, WIUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,754$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,307$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6904573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.59.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.9%1.5%
Reviews for Grayslake    3 Reviews

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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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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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 Janesville    12 Reviews

Beautiful City - on an Ice Age Trail. I moved here during the Covid thing so it is hard to tell how friendly people are. The government seems closed - encouraged by  More

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My Wife and I have lived here for the last 2 years. Janesville is the pit of Hell. Nothing to do here, especially during the winter time. Closest places are 45 min to  More

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Janesville has pros and cons to living here depending on what is important to you. Janesville has a cheap cost of living and liberal-below average schools. Since you can  More

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