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Tombstone, AZ vs Chicago, IL

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Highlights
- Chicago spends 103.1% more per student than Tombstone.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.0% lower in Chicago than in Tombstone. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Chicago had 8.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Tombstone
 Tombstone, AZChicago, ILUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,907$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$9,247  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,567$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.89  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14804573
 Students per Counselor485  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.33.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.8%1.5%
Reviews for Tombstone    3 Reviews

We have recently moved here from Rural Colorado and we love it here for several reasons 1- Climate, not to hot at over 4000ft and not to cold so far South. 2-A  More

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Over 12 years ago

Tombstone is a strongly republican city. Conservatism, a strong constitution, small government, and a strong military are the rule of the day. Not wise to talk  More

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Over 17 years ago

You will need a well running car or truck to live here. There is no public transportation as this is a rural  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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