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Laguna Hills, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Laguna Hills?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 3.3 years younger than in Laguna Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Laguna Hills?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 13.1% less expensive than Laguna Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Laguna Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 5.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Laguna Hills.

Things to do in Laguna Hills?
Laguna Hills CA seats south Anaheim renowned mainly for its abundance of cultural sights ranging from art galleries featuring sculptures, wall paintings plus monuments giving visitors a chance explore area's culture whilst having easy access soothing beaches along Pacific Ocean!.

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!

 Laguna Hills, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$109,750  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$993,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laguna Hills    6 Reviews

We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive  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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