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Astoria, OR vs Arcata, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 0.8% longer than it is for residents of Astoria.
- 16.4% more residents of Arcata work from home compared to residents of Astoria.
 Astoria, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1827
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 Commute Mode
 Astoria, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)70.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock3.0%0.5%
 Walk10.6%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock13.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Astoria, ORArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.7.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock21.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.23.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock18.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.4%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.3%2.9%
Reviews for Astoria    7 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 9 months now. First, what I like: This place is absolutely beautiful, very close to nature, with great beaches, waterfalls, forests, and  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Astoria, OR for over 5 years and have also visited this town for my entire 60 years. There is no better place in the US to live. My house has the best  More

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Over 14 years ago

I went there to visit during June of 2011. I can tell you that Astoria is a very nice town. Its very green with tall trees on hills and grass very green compare to where  More

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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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