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Ballston Spa, NY vs Arcata, CA

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- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 186 physicians per 100,000 people in Ballston Spa.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Ballston Spa, NYArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)65  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.186  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Ballston Spa    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Ballston Spa for the last year. The Southside of town is very cute, beautiful homes and friendly people. We bought a house on the Northside. I'm not  More

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Over 19 years ago

Lousy climate, as is most of upstate NY: long cloudy periods, long winters, humid. Cost of living high for what you get. High taxes don't buy much improvement to  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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