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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Lakewood, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Are people in Arcata older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in Arcata is 11.5 years younger than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arcata or Lakewood?
- Arcata housing costs are 39.7% less expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arcata or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 12.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

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.

 Lakewood, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews
Robert · Lakewood, CA
Sports Town
Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Debbie · Lakewood, CA
Great City
Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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alexander · Lakewood, CA
my personal penion
Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews
Sammy · Arcata, CA
Do not move here if you want to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

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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That · Eureka, CA
Cold, cloudy, wet, remote
Over 8 years ago

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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Genevieve · Arcata, CA
Humboldt's best town
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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