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Mountain View, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Mountain View?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 4.3 years older than in Mountain View.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Mountain View?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 51.3% less expensive than Mountain View housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Mountain View?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 7.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Mountain View.

Things to do in Mountain View?
Mountain View, California offers a unique mix between traditional landmarks such as Moffett's Hangar One or the NASA Ames Research Center for any aerospace aficionado combined with modern attractions such as Shoreline Amphitheater or GooglePlex.

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!

 Mountain View, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$158,104  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$1,773,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.01  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mountain View    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

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I've lived here 25 years. Perfect climate. Very central for employment opportunities. Really great schools. 45 min to San Fran, 45 min to Santa Cruz beach. Shoreline  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was born and raised in Mountain View. I used to really like this city, and California. Unfortunately, the city (along with the state) has been over run with high  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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