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Pleasant Hill, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Pleasant Hill?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 1.9 years younger than in Pleasant Hill.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Pleasant Hill?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 11.7% less expensive than Pleasant Hill housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Pleasant Hill?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 3.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Pleasant Hill.

Things to do in Pleasant Hill?
Pleasant Hill CA is situated in Contra Costa County offering many amenities one would expect from a suburban San Francisco Bay Area city combined with its unique characteristics as a modern hometown where there are plenty of parks for recreational activities or bicycle paths for those looking for an eco-friendly commute

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!

 Pleasant Hill, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$131,012  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$977,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.52  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Pleasant Hill    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

rent is expensive here but it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great area for families with young children. There are lots of activities and fun things to do. Love the free concerts in the summer at City  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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