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Ithaca, NY vs Arcata, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 0.2% shorter than it is for residents of Ithaca.
- 36.1% fewer residents of Arcata work from home compared to residents of Ithaca.

Transportation
 Ithaca, NYArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Time181827
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 Commute Mode
 Ithaca, NYArcata, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)28.0%56.3%73.2%
 Carpool6.6%8.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit12.0%2.4%4.2%
 Bicycle2.0%3.0%0.5%
 Walk29.3%14.7%2.5%
 Work at Home20.5%13.1%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Ithaca, NYArcata, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%3.1%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.15.7%21.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.7%24.6%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.23.1%18.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.6%15.1%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.4.2%4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.0%3.7%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.1.0%1.4%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%0.4%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.2.0%2.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.3%1.5%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.6%2.3%2.9%

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Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  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 ITHACA, NEW YORK
14850 14853
ZIPS IN ARCATA, CALIFORNIA
95521 95549

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