| | Arcata, CA | Port Angeles, WA | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 102.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 103.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.4 | 119.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $415,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 6,290.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.2 | 73.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.1 | 118.6 | 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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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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