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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
San Bruno, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Are people in Arcata older or younger than people in San Bruno?
- The Median Age in Arcata is 12.2 years younger than in San Bruno.

Are housing costs cheaper in Arcata or San Bruno?
- Arcata housing costs are 64.9% less expensive than San Bruno housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Arcata or San Bruno?
- The average commute for residents of Arcata is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of San Bruno.

Things to do in San Bruno?
San Bruno, California gives visitors plenty of access to attractions such as Oyster Point Marina plus art galleries including The Dowdell Gallery at Peninsula Museum Of Art.

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.

 San Bruno, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,038329,725,481
 Median Income$117,747  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,265,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.81  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for San Bruno    1 Reviews
cydney · San Bruno, CA
small town life
Over 18 years ago

nice small town but high cost of living restrict the better parts of  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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