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Yuma, AZ vs Seattle, WA

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Highlights
- Seattle spends 126.3% more per student than Yuma.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.1% lower in Seattle than in Yuma. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Seattle had 16.1% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Yuma

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 Yuma, AZSeattle, WAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$8,869$20,069$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$7,882$14,996$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$3,953$8,846$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio22.3618.5316.23
 Students per Librarian14139894573
 Students per Counselor502455530
 Grade School Educ.7.9%2.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.9.9%2.0%6.3%
 High School Educ.82.3%95.5%88.9%
 Some College Educ.24.9%13.9%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.11.2%6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.20.2%65.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.6.0%19.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.1%5.3%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.6%3.9%1.5%

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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 6 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 6 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 Seattle    321 Reviews

I have lived here since 1975, I moved here from California but was born and raised in Michigan. I would have to say that I never regretted leaving Michigan and their  More

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Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Seattle for just under 7 years and while it can be a stunningly beautiful place, I am very excited to leave. I’ll start with some of the positive aspects.  More

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if you can afford it, Seattle is a very nice place to live and raise a family! however, it is extremely expensive and in the winter, it's rather gloomy. i love gloomy  More

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ZIPS IN YUMA, ARIZONA
85364 85365
ZIPS IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
98115, 98103, 98133, 98105, 98118, 98125, 98122, 98117, 98144, 98109, 28 total

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