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Grand Junction, CO vs Poway, CA

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- Poway spends 8.1% more per student than Grand Junction.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 38.9% higher in Poway than in Grand Junction. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Poway had 0.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Grand Junction
 Grand Junction, COPoway, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,210  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio16.31  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor250  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock91.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.34.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.7%1.5%
Reviews for Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 5 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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