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McMinnville, OR vs Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Santa Margarita older or younger than people in McMinnville?
- The Median Age in Santa Margarita is 8.6 years older than in McMinnville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Santa Margarita or McMinnville?
- Santa Margarita housing costs are 94.0% more expensive than McMinnville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Santa Margarita or McMinnville?
- The average commute for residents of Santa Margarita is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of McMinnville.

Things to do in McMinnville?
McMinnville, OR is a charming small town nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley. It is home to many local wineries and vineyards and boasts plenty of outdoor activities from fishing to hiking.

Things to do in Santa Margarita?
Living in Santa Margarita, CA is like living in paradise. The small town of just over 1,800 people has an abundance of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities, making it a great place to raise a family or retire. The mild weather allows for year-round enjoyment of the outdoors with plenty of sunshine as well as snow skiing in the nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains. Local amenities include shopping centers, restaurants, churches and parks all within walking distance. With its close proximity to the coast and Central Coast wine country combined with its small-town atmosphere and friendly neighbors, Santa Margarita is truly a special place to live.

 McMinnville, ORSanta Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock800329,725,481
 Median Income$58,692  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4638.4
 Avg. Home Price$453,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.16  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mcminnville    4 Reviews

I lived in McMinnville for 4 years. The Air quality you listed for this quaint little town in a bit off. The Willamette Valley had some serious smoke issues from a Big  More

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Over 11 years ago

If it sounds too good to be true, chances are, it is. So it goes with "The People's Republic of Oregon", one of the most patently dishonest marketing labels ever applied  More

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Over 16 years ago

I enjoy living here in the North west in Mcminnville, Oregon! It's clean,beautiful,and a more family oriented town! I miss my kids and some family in Central Valley  More

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