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Kansas City, MO vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala spends 25.8% less per student than Kansas City.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 33.1% higher in Ocala than in Kansas City. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Ocala had 2.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Kansas City
 Kansas City, MOOcala, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,568$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,022  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,543$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.19  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock8214573
 Students per Counselor424  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.5.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.36.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.8%1.5%
Reviews for Kansas City    83 Reviews

I was born and raised in the Kansas City area and have moved and come back twice. Kansas City has a lot to do, prices are very reasonable, and how can you beat having a  More

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KC has seriously grown over the last 20 years, specifically the downtown area. The city as a whole has become a more inviting place for younger generations as well with  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Kansas City my entire life. I've also lived in other states. Yes, there are bad guys/gals that live here. Can you name a big city that is  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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