2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Arcata, CA vs Sacramento, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Sacramento is 8.3% longer than it is for residents of Arcata.
- 4.1% fewer residents of Sacramento work from home compared to residents of Arcata.
 Arcata, CASacramento, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2627
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 Commute Mode
 Arcata, CASacramento, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)56.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.6%0.5%
 Walk14.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.6%9.7%
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 Arcata, CASacramento, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.15.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock3.1%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 Sacramento    117 Reviews

It is easy to say negative things about Sacramento as we have many problems that are common throughout California. Crime & homelessness rates are high here. Housing is  More

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High, high crime rate and car theft capitol of the country. Everyone knows someone who’s had their car stolen or have had their own car stolen. Sacramento’s violent  More

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The city is very mixed. I will start off by saying it has some excellent historical and educational sites to look at. It is a contractual obligation that you look at the  More

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