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Indianapolis, IN vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 38.8% less per student than Indianapolis.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 26.3% higher in Yuma than in Indianapolis. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 5.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Indianapolis

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 Indianapolis, INYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$14,503$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,754$7,882$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,672$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7122.3616.23
 Students per Librarian93114134573
 Students per Counselor613502530
 Grade School Educ.4.8%7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.5%9.9%6.3%
 High School Educ.86.7%82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.8%24.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.6%11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.9%20.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.8.2%6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.3%1.1%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree1.2%0.6%1.5%

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Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 3 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  More

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 6 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 6 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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ZIPS IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA
46254, 46237, 46203, 46222, 46220, 46217, 46235, 46241, 46201, 46234, 27 total
ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365

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