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2025 Compare Cities Education:
Kansas City, KS vs Omaha, NE

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- Omaha spends 19.5% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 9.1% higher in Omaha than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 12.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, KSOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor383  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.18.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
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Reviews for Kansas City    15 Reviews
Guy · Kansas City, KS
Kansas City - Wyandotte Co.
Over 9 years ago

Avoid living in Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte Co.) by all means! We made the mistake of moving to this dump. High crime, high unemployment, murders daily, dilapidated  More

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tifany · Ogden, UT
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Over 10 years ago

hello  More

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maria · Kansas City, MO
weather
Over 10 years ago

nice weather if you like changing  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews
David · Lacey, WA
Happy in Omaha!
Over 2 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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Jim · Omaha, NE
High quality city life
Over 2 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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E · Elkhorn, NE
Omaha: Quiet, cozy, and quaint
Over 3 years ago

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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