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Philadelphia, PA vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 61.1% less per student than Philadelphia.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 28.9% higher in Apache Junction than in Philadelphia. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 0.1% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Philadelphia
 Philadelphia, PAApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,192  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.04  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor408  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.8.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.5%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
Reviews for Philadelphia    139 Reviews

Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great  More

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I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years.  More

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Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt  More

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Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

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

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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

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Over 19 years ago

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