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Arcata, CA vs Wildomar, CA

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Are people in Wildomar older or younger than people in Arcata?
- The Median Age in Wildomar is 9.0 years older than in Arcata.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wildomar or Arcata?
- Wildomar housing costs are 28.7% more expensive than Arcata housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wildomar or Arcata?
- The average commute for residents of Wildomar is 19.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Arcata.

Things to do in Arcata?
Nestled on California’s North Coast just south of Eureka, Arcata offers visitors an array of natural beauty from redwood forests to rugged coastline along with world-class dining experiences like the Alice Copper Restaurant & Brewery. The city hosts a variety of cultural attractions year round from art galleries to live music venues making it a great destination for everyone.

Things to do in Wildomar?
Wildomar, California is located in Riverside county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve to swimming at Canyon Lake Park District Beach combined with shops like Promenade Temecula and job prospects through AMN Healthcare Services Inc.

 Arcata, CAWildomar, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,511329,725,481
 Median Income$39,069  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$444,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.03  Unlock26.38
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 Wildomar    5 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Wildomar, like other places in Southern California, is growing and becoming more "suburbanized." Once a sleepy rural Inland Empire town, it is, especially the areas  More

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Over 15 years ago

If you like your weather warm but not desert sizzling this might be a good choice. Wildomar has hotter summers than the ocean affected LA area but cooler than the desert  More

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Wildomar is rural yet close to good eating, shopping, entertainment and major health facilities. The weather is triple digit in the summer and warm with low humidity  More

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