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Lake in the Hills, IL vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Lake in the Hills?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 3.8 years older than in Lake in the Hills.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Lake in the Hills?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 181.3% more expensive than Lake in the Hills housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Lake in the Hills?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 5.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lake in the Hills.

Things to do in Lake in the Hills?
Located near Algonquin is a charming mid-sized village situated right off Randall Road making it an ideal spot for commuters looking for quick access into downtown Chicago! As well as having outstanding residents & businesses throughout town there are ample recreational opportunities like treehouses tucked away in Glacial Creek Conservation Areas rolling hills or boating & skiing at Lake In The Hills lake perfect for any outdoor enthusiast!

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!

 Lake in the Hills, ILRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$102,106  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$306,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.53  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lake In The Hills    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lake in the hills is a GREAT town to live in. Atleast it was many years ago when I moved here. It was a small quiet town and nothing ever went wrong here. But now that  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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