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Arcata, CA vs Watertown Town, MA

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- Watertown Town spends 50.0% more per student than Arcata.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 36.5% lower in Watertown Town than in Arcata. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Watertown Town had 1.6% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Arcata
 Arcata, CAWatertown Town, MAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$23,560$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$13,439  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,141$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio18.88  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock3544573
 Students per Counselor659  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.9%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.4%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.5%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.0%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.46.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock23.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.8%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.5%1.5%
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 Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 16 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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