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North Chicago, IL vs San Mateo, CA

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- San Mateo spends 17.8% less per student than North Chicago.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 45.9% higher in San Mateo than in North Chicago. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Mateo had 12.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to North Chicago
 North Chicago, ILSan Mateo, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$20,087$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,875  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,271$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.56  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock80554573
 Students per Counselor592  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.23.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.2%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock4.1%1.5%
Reviews for North Chicago    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The crime stats for North Chicago show that crime reporting is a total sham. Surrounding areas like Waukegan are actually wonderful and safe compared to North Chicago.  More

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Over 13 years ago

Well,I am Active Duty NAvy who is looking to switch to Reserve and I am looking for a place with low C.O.L. so I can focus on my job and sace money, NOrth Chicago is a  More

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I grew up on Lake Shore Drive. It was wonderful to just hop on the 152 bus and go to downtown Chicago where you can do almost anything...the theatres, the shopping, the  More

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Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 15 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  More

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