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Arcata, CA vs Grand Junction, CO

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Grand Junction is 1.7% shorter than it is for residents of Arcata.
- 29.3% fewer residents of Grand Junction work from home compared to residents of Arcata.
 Arcata, CAGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1627
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 Commute Mode
 Arcata, CAGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.4%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock2.1%0.5%
 Walk14.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock9.3%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Arcata, CAGrand Junction, COUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock22.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock23.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.5%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.3%2.9%
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 Grand Junction    54 Reviews

Grand Junction is another one of those fast growing places due to its cheaper than average cost of living. However with each passing year, that once $600 a month one  More

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I’ve lived in Grand Junction for 18 years, but have been coming here (girlfriend, wife, family) since 1992. I think the biggest change or challenge for long time locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Grand Junction for 14 months and it is a nice area, but very expensive to live. There is an ongoing housing crisis due to poor city planning and it has  More

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