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Indianapolis, IN vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Arcata has 8.5% more rainy days than Indianapolis.
- Arcata has 5.9% less Sunny Days than Indianapolis.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Arcata scores 8.6% better than Indianapolis
 Indianapolis, INArcata, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall22  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny186  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock232443
Reviews for Indianapolis    154 Reviews

I lived in Indianapolis for over 23 years, and I really miss the laidback: easy lifestyle there. The prices of most items are lower than elsewhere in the US, including  More

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No car? This city is built for cars. Not friendly to pedestrians; the lack of sidewalks is confounding. Public transportation is limited, with a "spoke wheel" layout  More

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Over 4 years ago

This is a response to another review, but everything I say here is true and I have been a lifelong Indy resident and feel this needs said. The only factual part is  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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