Home / Select Cities  /  2024 Comparing Columbia, MD vs. Arcata, CA

2024 Compare Cities Climate:
Columbia, MD vs Arcata, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Arcata has 2.2% more rainy days than Columbia.
- Arcata has 17.5% less Sunny Days than Columbia.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 4.1% better than Columbia

Climate
 Columbia, MDArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall454638
 Snowfall17128
 Precipitation114124106
 Sunny212175205
 Avg. July High886586
 Avg. Jan. Low244122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.37.67
 UV Index3.954.3
 Elevation404232443

View More Data >

Reviews for Columbia    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lived here for a while, beautiful opportunities, pays well, overall nice  More

   |    Reply

Been here 30 years was great at first but once they added a transit bus from baltimore to columbia 15-18 years ago that was the beginning of the end. And about 5 years  More

   |    Reply

Columbia can be described in one word: unequal. The neighborhood I live in, River Hill, is jam-packed with almost million-dollar homes, while the neighborhoods of Long  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Columbia

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata

 Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
COMPARE COST OF LIVING
Compare Columbia, Maryland Cost of Living vs Arcata, California Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...
Compare Now


ZIPS IN COLUMBIA, MARYLAND
21044 21045 21046 21029
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now