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Saginaw, MI vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 26.3% less per student than Saginaw.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.0% higher in Yuma than in Saginaw. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 0.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Saginaw
 Saginaw, MIYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,703  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.33  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor719  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.13.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.26.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.12.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Saginaw    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have been here a hot min (since birth). it ain't that bad. there is a lot to like if you ain't mad all of the time.  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived in Saginaw and completely hated it. Dilapidated buildings throughout the city that are being used for crack smokers, drug deals, and other criminal  More

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Pros: Cost of Living. This is probably one of the cheapest areas in the country. Cons: Local government has outrageous taxes and fees. No jobs, CRIME!!!!, no  More

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Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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