2025 Compare Cities Education:
Omaha, NE vs Brea, CA

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Highlights
- Brea spends 4.7% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 53.5% higher in Brea than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Brea had 3.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEBrea, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,277$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,037$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock163834573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock13.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.0%1.5%
Reviews for Omaha    122 Reviews

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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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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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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Reviews for Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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