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Arcata, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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 Arcata, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Rainfall4629.838.1
 Snowfall0.5027.8
 Precipitation Days123.674.8106.2
 Sunny175260205
 Avg. July High64.683.785.8
 Avg. Jan. Low40.938.721.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.68.47
 UV Index54.94.3
 Elevation ft.23302443

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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 10 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 Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549
ZIPS IN PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
94954 94952

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