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Flower Mound, TX vs Arcata, CA

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Are people in Arcata older or younger than people in Flower Mound?
- The Median Age in Arcata is 14.9 years younger than in Flower Mound.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arcata or Flower Mound?
- Arcata housing costs are 23.3% less expensive than Flower Mound housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arcata or Flower Mound?
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 12.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Flower Mound.

Things to do in Flower Mound?
Flower Mound, Texas stands out for its mix between natural beauty and modern establishments like Flower Mound Golf Course or Marcus Parkwood Cinema.

Things to do in Arcata?
Nestled on California’s North Coast just south of Eureka, Arcata offers visitors an array of natural beauty from redwood forests to rugged coastline along with world-class dining experiences like the Alice Copper Restaurant & Brewery. The city hosts a variety of cultural attractions year round from art galleries to live music venues making it a great destination for everyone.

 Flower Mound, TXArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Median Income$145,153  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$579,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Flower Mound    18 Reviews

We moved to Flower Mound on a relocation from out of state for my job over 20 years ago. At that time Flower Mound was a very rural, green, peaceful, spot. It has easy  More

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Over 7 years ago

Pulled over by police here like 25 times for driving a car they dont like, if i drive my jeep they dont pull me over , if i drive my beat up car im harrased, racist  More

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Over 11 years ago

Flower Mound is a great place to live for raising a family and for retiring. It has a great mix of young and old, working professionals and retirees. Our community has  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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