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Lacey, WA vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 28.1% more per student than Lacey.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 22.4% lower in Chicago than in Lacey. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Lacey
 Lacey, WAChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,853  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor439  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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