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Arcata, CA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 0.4% more unemployment than Arcata.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.
 Arcata, CARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.7%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.3%30.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.0%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.6%0.9%6.3%
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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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