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Boston, MA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 3.0% less rainy days than Boston.
- Arcata has 12.5% less Sunny Days than Boston.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 10.1% better than Boston

Climate
 Boston, MAArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall474638
 Snowfall48128
 Precipitation130124106
 Sunny200175205
 Avg. July High826586
 Avg. Jan. Low194122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.67
 UV Index3.454.3
 Elevation46232443

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Reviews for Boston    122 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

health care in the country, plenty of jobs, gorgeous architecture, cool neighborhoods, lots of great restaurants, and always something to do. The beautiful coast, the  More

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I've lived in/near Boston my whole life almost. It has many pros such as a big city feel, extremely safe, reliable train transportation, great food. However any pro  More

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I moved to MA from the country of Georgia in eastern Europe. Then traveled quite a bit in the U.S. Boston definitely has its own flavor. Suburbs offer okay schools,  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 10 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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ZIPS IN BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
02124, 02128, 02135, 02130, 02127, 02125, 02136, 02131, 02115, 02126, 30 total
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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