| | Arcata, CA | Eagan, MN | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 106.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 102.2 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 74.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.4 | 126.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $357,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 9,810.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.2 | 105.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.1 | 140.3 | 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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Minnesota has 10,000 lakes and a Whole lota COLD weather going on.?? I really don't know why I still live here? More
I have lived here 22 years. It is safe and has nice parks. But it is boring...so boring. It is not a pretty place. It is flat and filled with a lot of "midwestern More
My husband and I are retired and live in Eagan, MN. It is a beautiful suburb of St. Paul. We have easy access to all things - restaurants, shopping, medical care, and More
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