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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Alhambra, CA

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Are people in Alhambra older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Alhambra is 1.5 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alhambra or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Alhambra housing costs are 1.4% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alhambra or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Alhambra is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita.

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!

Things to do in Alhambra?
Alhambra, California lies in the western corner of Los Angeles County offering easy access to attractions such as the USC Pacific Asia Museum or the Gamble House.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAAlhambra, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,174329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.09  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Alhambra    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Its  More

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Over 11 years ago

very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Alhambra is a middle class city with a growing center of town and redevelopment area. Lots of shade tree-lined streets and ample shopping places. Good place for  More

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