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Arcata, CA vs Seaside, CA

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Highlights
- Seaside has 64.1% less rainy days than Arcata.
- Seaside has 48.0% more Sunny Days than Arcata.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Seaside scores 10.5% better than Arcata
 Arcata, CASeaside, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock68106
 Sunny175  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6886
 Avg. Jan. Low41  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.47
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock332443
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 Seaside    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Seaside for the past 20 years and I love it. I’m a fourth generation Monterey Bay family. Seaside hands down has the best views in the Monterey Bay. It’s a  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing in Seaside is more affordable than it was, mainly due to the bursting of the housing bubble. There are still problems, though, mainly because of the huge number  More

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Over 19 years ago

unless you went to grad school, or are already rich, don't expect to be able to get a nice house here. You'll be house-poor(not able to afford anything outside of your  More

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