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Arcata, CA vs Fairfield, CA

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Highlights
- Fairfield has 46.1% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Fairfield has 47.4% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fairfield scores 9.2% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CAFairfield, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock132443
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 Fairfield    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here for 4 years. On the up side, housing is affordable. The downside, there is nothing to do here. The city lacks community events and an a nice downtown. We  More

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Over 10 years ago

I am finding out the cost of living here in Fairfield is way too high for my retirement. I am looking for a place where the cost of living is in line with my retirement  More

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Over 14 years ago

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