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Anchorage, AK vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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- Rancho Santa Margarita has 20.2% less rainy days than Anchorage.
- Rancho Santa Margarita has 121.4% more Sunny Days than Anchorage.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rancho Santa Margarita scores 61.8% better than Anchorage
 Anchorage, AKRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall79  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock36106
 Sunny126  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low9  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.97
 UV Index1.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9322443
Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  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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