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Fairfield, CA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 7.7% less per student than Fairfield.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 21.8% lower in Payson than in Fairfield. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 6.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairfield

Education
 Fairfield, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student$13,968$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,346$11,337$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,685$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio2317.9916.23
 Students per Librarian625322074573
 Students per Counselor867787530
 Grade School Educ.6.6%1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.0%5.8%6.3%
 High School Educ.87.4%92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.6%31.5%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.9.9%10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.28.0%24.4%33.7%
 Masters Grad.7.2%7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.4%1.8%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 9 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 5 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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ZIPS IN FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA
94533 94534 94535
ZIPS IN PAYSON, ARIZONA
85541

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