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Salem, VA vs Saco, ME

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- Saco spends 36.5% more per student than Salem.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 14.5% lower in Saco than in Salem. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Saco had 1.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Salem
 Salem, VASaco, MEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$17,971$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,203  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,012$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio13.97  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4334573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.6%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.4.5%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock94.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.32.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock12.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.7%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.1%1.5%
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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Saco    1 Reviews
Sledge  · Saco, ME
GREAT place to live and work!!
Over 18 years ago

I have lived in Saco for many years and work in the area. It is such a wonderful place to live and shop in. Residents helpful and friendly, city government progressive  More

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