| | Arcata, CA | Arlington, WA | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 136.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 86.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.4 | 180.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $586,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 7,110.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.2 | 112.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.1 | 143.7 | 100 |
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Pros:
Nature hikes
Cons:
One of highest crime rates in the nation.
Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs)
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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you?
- You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year.
- Chilly More
I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is More
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Reviews for Arlington 
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Arlington is a nice area, however the property taxes are very high. We built a home here in 2015 . The home is similar to the one we lived in in Arlington's "twin" city More
Arlington is north of Seattle. Like the entire Greater Seattle area, the quality of life is easy going. The weather is generally gentle all year long. A little snow in More
We live on the West side of I-5, area known as Smokey Point/Lakewood/7 Lakes. As do several other family members. The area still has a very rural feeling without driving More
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