2026 Compare Cities Education:
Mountain Home, ID vs Omaha, NE

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Highlights
- Omaha spends 82.0% more per student than Mountain Home.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.8% lower in Omaha than in Mountain Home. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Omaha had 1.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Mountain Home
 Mountain Home, IDOmaha, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$14,596$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,506  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,312$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.75  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4154573
 Students per Counselor567  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.1%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock90.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.31.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.16.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.6%1.5%
Reviews for Mountain Home    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is low in Idaho, even though the taxes are high. We definitley have 4 seasons, cold in winter and hot in  More

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I was stationed at the base in the late 60s. I am sure many things have changed. Don't remember much so can anyone tell me about bugs (mosquitoes), wind, heat, cold  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have lived here since 1991 and love it... the wind can be brutal in the spring, summers are hot and dry, and the winters can be cold and snowy and we love it... Cost  More

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Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

Over 3 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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Over 3 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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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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