2025 Compare Cities Health:
Chicago, IL vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 261 physicians per 100,000 people in Chicago.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Chicago, ILArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)31  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.261  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
   (100 = best)
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  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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