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Lansing, MI vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- There are 192 physicians per 100,000 people in Arcata.
- There are 314 physicians per 100,000 people in Lansing.
- The US average is 210 physicians per 100,000 people.
 Lansing, MIArcata, CAUnited States
 Air Quality (100=best)  Unlock76.658.4
 Water Quality (100=best)60  Unlock55
 Superfund Sites (100=best)  Unlock81.786.9
 Physicians per Cap.314  Unlock210
 Health Cost  Unlock105100
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Reviews for Lansing    28 Reviews

I am in my fifth house in the greater Lansing area since relocating here in 1997 from the tri-city area (Midland/Bay City/Saginaw). Pros: people are friendlier here-  More

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I first moved to Lansing in the early 2000s for grad school @ MSU, went away and returned after several years. I must say, the area has improved VERY significantly  More

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This is a really nice place to live and people here are friendly there is a lot to do and a wide variety of different people and belief systems if you know where to look  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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