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Pleasant Grove, UT vs Arcata, CA

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Are people in Arcata older or younger than people in Pleasant Grove?
- The Median Age in Arcata is 1.4 years younger than in Pleasant Grove.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arcata or Pleasant Grove?
- Arcata housing costs are 12.4% less expensive than Pleasant Grove housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arcata or Pleasant Grove?
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 4.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pleasant Grove.

Things to do in Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove, Utah is situated in Utah County featuring numerous attractions such as Tonaquint Nature Center or Four Mile Trailhead combined with stores like City Centre Plaza shopping center and local food spots like Subway

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.

 Pleasant Grove, UTArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Median Income$81,850  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$507,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pleasant Grove    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

close to good biking  More

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Pleasant Grove has a small-town feel, but is very near to the large cities of Provo, Orem, and American Fork, with SLC just about 45 min away. It is a lovely, clean town  More

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Over 17 years ago

One of the reasons I moved to Pleasant Grove is minimal traffic. There are some tough spots, but mostly little traffic, no traffic jams and almost no  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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