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Arcata, CA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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- Fredericksburg has 6.1% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Fredericksburg has 11.4% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Fredericksburg scores 3.9% worse than Arcata
 Arcata, CAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4338
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock117106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock592443
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 Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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