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Arcata, CA vs Modesto, CA

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- People living in Modesto are 17.9% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Arcata
 Arcata, CAModesto, CAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock39.7%49.4%
 Baptist2.1%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Catholic7.5%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock2.8%2.1%
 Lutheran0.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Methodist1.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.7%1.7%
 Other Christian2.6%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.8%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.2%0.9%
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 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 Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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