| | Johnson City, TN | Arcata, CA | United States |
| Overall | 84.6 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.2 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 95.9 | 117.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 66.3 | 136.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $233,400 | $444,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,330.0% | 8,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 73.5 | 81.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.7 | 117.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Johnson City 
15 Reviews
There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most More
I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town More
I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low More
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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)
No More
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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