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Alsip, IL vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Alsip?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 0.5 years older than in Alsip.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Alsip?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 271.2% more expensive than Alsip housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Alsip?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alsip.

Things to do in Alsip?
Alsip, IL is an inviting village southwest of Chicago full of amazing places to explore like Oak Hill Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Robbins Woods Forest Preserve hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Alsip Summer Festival brings people together with food and games every July.

Things to do in Rancho Santa Margarita?
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA resides within Orange County’s metropolitan limits providing direct access attractions events that take place surrounding area due its prime location as well population size close 48 thousand people makes perfect spot anyone looking exciting city life without having live too far from Los Angeles other Southern California cities!

 Alsip, ILRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$59,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$232,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.79  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alsip    2 Reviews

i live in alsip,il. i have lived here 25yrs. one of the best things about alsip is that the housing prices are reasonable compared to other comparable cities that are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I've always preferred the south suburbs compared to ever living in the dirty city of Chicago. Alsip has great apartments and great condos, but most of the residents are  More

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Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews

This page provides little information on RSM. I see they keep describing the area as "outside of Los Angeles." Culturally, it is so far from Los Angeles (I lived in LA,  More

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Over 10 years ago

The weather here is amazing. We get a few hot days in the summer but it cools down in the evening. I love being able to sleep with the windows  More

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This is the best place to live in South Orange County with mild temperatures, low crime, great schools and family orientated. RSM is a city that sits in a pocket backing  More

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