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Harrisburg, PA vs Cumberland, MD

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Highlights
- Cumberland spends 11.7% less per student than Harrisburg.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 15.4% lower in Cumberland than in Harrisburg. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Cumberland had 10.7% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Harrisburg

Education
 Harrisburg, PACumberland, MDUnited States
 Expend. per Student$17,739$15,661$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,386$15,166$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$8,762$9,912$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.8413.416.23
 Students per Librarian10047074573
 Students per Counselor390301530
 Grade School Educ.6.1%2.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.5%6.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.5%91.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.3%22.1%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.4%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.22.5%22.0%33.7%
 Masters Grad.5.4%5.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.0%1.9%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Cumberland    4 Reviews

The cost of living here is too high. It has one of the highest gas prices in the state. Cost of Food is much higher. Rents are much higher then in Hampton Roads area of  More

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Over 16 years ago

Don't move here because the governor and state legislature raise all types of taxes including Business taxes. Also the other reason to discourage people to move here is  More

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For a more accurate view of Cumberland, search zipcode 21502--Cumberland is scattered over several hills and creek beds, and the zip more accurately reflects the whole  More

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ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120
ZIPS IN CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND
21502

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