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Yuma, AZ vs Laramie, WY

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Highlights
- Laramie spends 87.9% more per student than Yuma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 48.5% lower in Laramie than in Yuma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Laramie had 16.2% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yuma
 Yuma, AZLaramie, WYUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,667$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,882  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,670$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.36  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock2194573
 Students per Counselor502  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock19.6%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.9%1.5%
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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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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