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Lakewood, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Lakewood?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 1.3 years older than in Lakewood.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Lakewood?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 17.2% more expensive than Lakewood housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Lakewood?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lakewood.

Things to do in Lakewood?
Lakewood, California is home to many local landmarks like Marine Stadium for any watersport enthusiast combined with modern venues such as Carson Mall for any night owl.

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!

 Lakewood, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$102,163  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$736,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.39  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Lakewood has a great sport  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived in Lakewood for 23 1/2 yrs and absolutely love "my" city. It is a good sized city with a small town feel. We have many beautiful parks available, great  More

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Over 16 years ago

climat is one of the  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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