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Pascagoula, MS vs Arcata, CA

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Are people in Arcata older or younger than people in Pascagoula?
- The Median Age in Arcata is 8.3 years younger than in Pascagoula.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arcata or Pascagoula?
- Arcata housing costs are 249.6% more expensive than Pascagoula housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arcata or Pascagoula?
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pascagoula.

Things to do in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula, Mississippi is situated in the Gulf Coast region about an hour northeast of Biloxi. With a population of around 25,000 individuals Pascagoula serves as an important port on the Mississippi River as well as being home to various shipbuilding projects manufacturing vessels for both commercial and military purposes making this bustling town one full of activity! It also offers access to many attractions like the distinctive 14-foot-tall sculpture of a mermaid known as The Singing Mermaid located at Beach Park which adds character to the city's picturesque waterfront area!

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.

 Pascagoula, MSArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Median Income$43,243  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$127,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pascagoula    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Not a place to raise a family. This place is butt ugly~ everything about it. The abandoned shops look as bad as the litter the city doesn't pick up, the way the  More

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Over 19 years ago

pascagoula is a good place to raise children not to mention that these houses here are  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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