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San Mateo, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 2.3% less unemployment than San Mateo.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 San Mateo, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.7%31.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.5%-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.4%-9.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.2%-7.6%6.3%
Reviews for San Mateo    12 Reviews

I have lived in San Mateo since 2013. It has seen tremendous growth, lots of new restaurants which have become progressively more high-end though there is ample  More

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I'm a native of California. I have lived in the southern part of the state and the northern part of the state for most of my life. I have spent the last 29 years in  More

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Over 14 years ago

San Mateo has a diverse mix of people, a pleasant climate, a very pleasant downtown park with lots going on, and pretty much whatever you need handy. It's not far to  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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