| | Arcata, CA | Santa Maria, CA | United States |
| Overall | 108.0 | 154.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.7 | 102.6 | 100 |
| Health | 117.7 | 113.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 136.4 | 168.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $444,300 | $565,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 8,840.0% | 9,190.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 81.2 | 95.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.1 | 142.5 | 100 |
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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)
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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
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 Santa Maria 
12 Reviews
I live in Orcutt which is a town of around 35,000 on the south side of Santa Maria.
Santa Maria has, as everyone has noted, the best climate in the world. It never More
I have lived in Santa Maria / Orcutt for several years, but it is time to leave. I have no issues with the weather. Our climate is mild and comfortable with no extremes. More
The weather is very mild without a huge temperature change with the seasons.
The winters are chilly but not cold and the summers are warm but not hot. Of course there More
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