2024 Compare Cities Commuting:
Portland, ME vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 1.6% shorter than it is for residents of Portland.
- 14.0% fewer residents of Arcata work from home compared to residents of Portland.
 Portland, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Time201827
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 Commute Mode
 Portland, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)60.0%56.3%73.2%
 Carpool7.9%8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.1%2.4%4.2%
 Bicycle1.5%3.0%0.5%
 Walk12.2%14.7%2.5%
 Work at Home15.2%13.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Portland, MEArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%3.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.13.4%21.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.6%24.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.23.1%18.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.7%15.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.5.8%4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.6.1%3.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.2%1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.0%0.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.4.4%2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.2%1.5%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.4%2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Portland    35 Reviews

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

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Over 6 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

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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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