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Omaha, NE vs Grayslake, IL

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Highlights
- Grayslake spends 67.4% more per student than Omaha.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 10.3% lower in Grayslake than in Omaha. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Grayslake had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Omaha
 Omaha, NEGrayslake, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,440$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,673  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,628$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.12  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10054573
 Students per Counselor372  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.0%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.38.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock18.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.6%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 Grayslake    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Property tax is one of the highest in the nation a $220000 home will cost you $10980 in taxes annually as of 9/2014 This information can be verified on the  More

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Grayslake weather is very difficult to enjoy outdoor activities. In summer, it is SO humid and hot and full of mosquitos that you cannot enjoy a beautiful summer night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

3% of home value annually/ A $300,000 home will cost you 10K in annual property taxes. Where does it all  More

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