2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Monrovia, CA vs Arcata, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 2.4% more unemployment than Monrovia.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Monrovia, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-12.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Monrovia    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's like Mayberry RFD in a Los Angeles Suburb. I love it, we have all the conveniences, and in this older neighborhood, with many historic homes, it is not a place  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

Best place to live in winters; hot in  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Monrovia is a nice little city with diverse culture and recreation, we have easy access to freeways and convenient public transportation. We are pretty much close to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Monrovia

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Over 12 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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Arcata


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.