| | Scotts Valley, CA | Arcata, CA | United States |
| Overall | 186.0 | 108.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 112.1 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Health | 109.2 | 117.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 401.9 | 136.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $1,132,400 | $444,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,290.0% | 8,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 117.0 | 81.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 156.1 | 117.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Scotts Valley 
4 Reviews
We lived and worked in Scotts Valley for a number of years. It's a nice enough city, safe and clean unlike some areas of Santa Cruz. It's well managed and the schools More
Great weather and small town feel but it is changing rapidly More
Scotts Valley is an ideal, small town with many wonderful features. It's just 10 minutes from the beaches in nearby Santa Cruz yet doesn't get the wet fog because it's 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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