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Murphys, CA vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Payson spends 9.3% less per student than Murphys.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 20.4% lower in Payson than in Murphys. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Payson had 0.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Murphys
 Murphys, CAPayson, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,891$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,450  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,591$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.59  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock22074573
 Students per Counselor957  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.6.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.25.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.5%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.27.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock7.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Murphys    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

First I should say that Murphys elevation is about 2000 feet despite what the info on this site says. The summers are hot! Very close to Central Valley of California  More

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Over 19 years ago

Murphys is a quaint little town with many activities within a short driving distance but the cost of living in this part of California is high. Many Bay area residents  More

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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 6 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 6 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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