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Arcata, CA vs Flagstaff, AZ

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- Flagstaff has 55.0% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Flagstaff has 52.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Flagstaff scores 9.2% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock83106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock69032443
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 Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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