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Arcata, CA vs San Anselmo, CA

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Highlights
- San Anselmo has 12.0% less rainy days than Arcata.
- San Anselmo has 46.3% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Anselmo scores 11.8% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CASan Anselmo, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4138
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock78106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock7886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock462443
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 San Anselmo    3 Reviews

I've lived here for over forty five years and I can't wait to leave! The cost of living is ridiculous and, though the statistics about population growth always appear  More

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We love, love, love San Anselmo. It has great schools, is very walkable/bikeable, is not a far walk or bike from that funky town of Fairfax, everyone is friendly! Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

We love it here, but the cost of housing is astronomical, and has us rethinking whether we can stay here much longer. Considering first mortgage, second mortgage and  More

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