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Prescott, AZ vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Prescott?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 20.8 years younger than in Prescott.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Prescott?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 50.6% more expensive than Prescott housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Prescott?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 12.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Prescott.

Things to do in Prescott?
Prescott, Arizona is situated in Yavapai County providing visitors access to leisure areas such as Watson Lake Park combined with local restaurants like Bill’s Pizza & Pub.

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!

 Prescott, AZRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$61,090  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$573,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.98  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Prescott    63 Reviews

Prescott is beautiful. The climate is wonderful (a bit hot in summer). The people are very unfriendly. I am conservative and have lived all over the country. The people  More

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I've lived here for 11 years and love the small town feel, perfect weather and great mountain biking. I am a medical professional in the area and am providing this as I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Yes, there is music here. We have a downtown with a courthouse area and yard where bands and singers perform. Also restaurants/saloons in Whiskey Row. The weather is  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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