Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Apache Junction, AZ vs San Marcos, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- San Marcos spends 62.9% more per student than Apache Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 16.9% higher in San Marcos than in Apache Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- San Marcos had 1.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Apache Junction
 Apache Junction, AZSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,414  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.38  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor730  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock6.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.4%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.17.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.7%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews
Kent · Chandler, AZ
A retirement Town
Over 1 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

   |    Reply
kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
aj
Over 16 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

   |    Reply
robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

tell me about drug  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Apache Junction

See all reviews
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

   |    Reply
Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

   |    Reply
Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Marcos

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Silver Spring, MarylandAnnandale, VirginiaCompare
 Loudon, TennesseeColumbia, TennesseeCompare
 Loganville, GeorgiaLovejoy, GeorgiaCompare
 Sandy, OregonSavannah, GeorgiaCompare
 Rome, GeorgiaDouglas, GeorgiaCompare
 Fancy Gap, VirginiaJacksonville, FloridaCompare
 Madison, MississippiGautier, MississippiCompare
 Cresson, PennsylvaniaOrono, MaineCompare
 Freeport, PennsylvaniaWarwick, New YorkCompare
 Middletown, ConnecticutWoodland Park, New JerseyCompare

Learn More About Apache Junction, Arizona
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About San Marcos, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.