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Utica, NY vs Yuma, AZ

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Highlights
- Yuma spends 61.2% less per student than Utica.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 74.0% higher in Yuma than in Utica. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Yuma had 1.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Utica
 Utica, NYYuma, AZUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,869$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,084  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$3,953$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.85  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock14134573
 Students per Counselor317  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock7.9%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock82.3%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.4%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.0%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock0.6%1.5%
Reviews for Utica    11 Reviews

Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  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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