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Napa, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Highlights
Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Napa?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 0.2 years younger than in Napa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Napa?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 0.0% more expensive than Napa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Napa?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Napa.

Things to do in Napa?
Napa California offers stunning views of Mount St Helena combined with modern venues such as Napa Valley Opera House or Oxbow Public Market giving shoppers plenty of opportunities any time of the year.

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!

 Napa, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$92,700  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$862,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Napa    19 Reviews

I have lived in Napa for 20 years. In that time, Napa has changed dramatically. Today, Napa is very much a Hispanic community. Many Latinos don't or won't speak English  More

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My longtime Napa home burned to smithereens in 2017. That same night, a crazy stalker set her sights on me. Two nights after the fire, she showed up at my rescue house  More

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Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but  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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