Arcata, CA vs Tempe, AZ

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

vs

Tempe

68.3

#1328 nationally

Tempe leads in median household income ($72,022 vs $43,444). Arcata leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 21.5 min). Tempe leads in walk score (54 vs 48).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arcata, CA Tempe, AZ
WhereAtHome Score 65.5 (#1626) 68.3 (#1328)
Population 19,012 189,834
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $480,134 $465,636
Median Household Income $43,444 $72,022
Average Commute 18.4 min 21.5 min
Walk Score 48 54
Crime Level 13.9 12.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 119
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+28.4 R+3.5