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Davison, MI vs Arcata, CA

#72 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)

#234 2005 Best Places to Live

#369 Best Green Cities

I've been here since 1993 and have been trying to escape ever since. Be smart, don't move here. Davison High School is usually #2 or #3 in illegal drug usage for the  More

Great schools, nice city....but economy in general in michigan is poor right now. Don't expect much when it comes to jobs or selling any real estate right  More

My husband and our four children have lived here for twelve years it is a wonderful place to raise kids,also the schools are  More

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

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

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