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Arcata, CA vs Ithaca, NY

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Highlights
- Ithaca has 18.7% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Ithaca has 11.4% less Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ithaca scores 15.8% worse than Arcata

Climate
 Arcata, CAIthaca, NYUnited States
 Rainfall463738
 Snowfall16328
 Precipitation124159106
 Sunny175155205
 Avg. July High658186
 Avg. Jan. Low411522
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.66.47
 UV Index53.24.3
 Elevation234102443

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

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) No  More

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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

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Over 10 years ago

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 Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549
ZIPS IN ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853

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