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Arcata, CA vs Altamonte Springs, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Altamonte Springs or is it cheaper to live in Arcata?
- Altamonte Springs is 2.1% less expensive than Arcata.

Which city has more affordable housing, Altamonte Springs or Arcata?
- Altamonte Springs housing costs are 38.3% less expensive than Arcata housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Arcata or is Health Care more affordable in Altamonte Springs.
- Health related expenses are 11.5% less in Altamonte Springs.
 Arcata, CAAltamonte Springs, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock105.7100
 Food & Groceries101.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.2100
 Housing136.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$279,400$338,100
 Utilities88  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock106.9100
 Miscellaneous117.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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 11 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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Reviews for Altamonte Springs    9 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I have been living here for about 4 months, nice city, traffic is not too bad, unless u get close to Orlando, love the weather, hot but always refreshing air, lots of  More

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The overall crime rate in Altamonte Springs is 20% higher than than the national  More

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Life here, as a retiree, is wonderful -- close to SO MANY Florida attractions -- parks, lakes, shopping galore, and, of course, all of the Disney parks and  More

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