Arcata, CA vs Corcoran, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Arcata
65.5
#1626 nationally
Corcoran
70.3
#1112 nationally
Arcata leads in walk score (48 vs 21). Corcoran leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133). Corcoran leads in median household income ($53,103 vs $43,444).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcata, CA | Corcoran, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.5 (#1626) | 70.3 (#1112) |
| Population | 19,012 | 22,044 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,134 | $268,621 |
| Median Household Income | $43,444 | $53,103 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 21.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 13.9 | 14.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.4 | R+23.0 |
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65.5 Score
Arcata, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$480,134
Population
19,012
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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70.3 Score
Corcoran, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$268,621
Population
22,044
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Pacific
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