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Arcata, CA vs Bentonville, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bentonville has been positive.
- Bentonville has 3.8% more unemployment than Arcata.
- Bentonville job growth has decreased by 63.2% in the past 10 years.
 Arcata, CABentonville, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock25.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.6%  Unlock6.3%
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 12 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 Bentonville    13 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Bentonville for 5 1/2 years and think it's a great city for families. There are tons of activities for kids and everything seems to be geared to young  More

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Nice people but there is no consumer protection. Be careful renting or spending on high ticket items.  More

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Mindy · 

People are friendly when out and about for the most part. Lots of people from India and CA are moving here. Walmart owns and controls EVERYTHING from the police  More

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