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Hilo, HI vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Hilo?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 0.2 years younger than in Hilo.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Hilo?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 86.3% more expensive than Hilo housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Hilo?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 12.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hilo.

Things to do in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii makes the perfect spot for anyone looking for water-related activities such as swimming at Richardson Ocean Park or exploring Lyman Museum & Mission House while also offering stunning views of Mauna Loa Volcano.

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!

 Hilo, HIRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$70,356  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$463,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hilo    10 Reviews

If you’re looking at Hilo, then you’re likely being recruited in the medical or education fields. These are where the greatest needs of the community lie, and there are  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoyed living in Hawaii County for a number of years, most in Hilo. While Hilo has problems, they are few compared to mainland USA. I never experienced racism by  More

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Over 4 years ago

Too much racism from "native Hawaiians" who aren't actually natives. That keeps me from living in that paradise. I'm this is the "natives" goal.  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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