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Arcata, CA vs San Francisco, CA

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- San Francisco has 46.5% less rainy days than Arcata.
- San Francisco has 48.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, San Francisco scores 11.8% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CASan Francisco, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock72106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6786
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.57
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock522443
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 Francisco    149 Reviews

from a single guy's perspective. let's start this review from 2017. I moved here to be near to my sister who also relocated, and also to attend Cal State East Bay in  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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I've lived in San Francisco for ten years. I thought I would write a balanced review for people looking to move here. My family is from places like Boise, Atlanta,  More

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