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Portland, OR vs Apache Junction, AZ

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- Apache Junction spends 48.7% less per student than Portland.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.3% higher in Apache Junction than in Portland. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Apache Junction had 7.2% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Portland
 Portland, ORApache Junction, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$10,044$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,240  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$4,280$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.25  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock73694573
 Students per Counselor299  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock5.3%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.6%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock86.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.19.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.1%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.51.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock5.1%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.3%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.5%1.5%
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Reviews for Portland    386 Reviews
Amy · Austin, TX
There is no One way to see any large city
Over 2 years ago

I lived in Portland for 19 years (I've also lived in Boise, ID, the Bay Area, Austin, TX and now Nampa, ID). It drives me nuts when people try to give a large city a  More

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Shane · West Haven-Sylvan, OR
Great Place, Too Many Cars.
Over 3 years ago

One of the best cities in America. Food scene is the best in the world. Weather is preferable over places where you have the same weather year round. I enjoy the  More

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Josh · Houston, TX
Houston Transplant, 2022 Portland Review
Over 3 years ago

I moved from Houston to Portland about a year ago. I remember reading the reviews on here and it making me second guess moving before I did, so I wanted to come back and  More

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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

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kristin · Apache Junction, AZ
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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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robert · Apache Junction, AZ
crime
Over 19 years ago

tell me about drug  More

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