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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs American Fork, UT

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Are people in American Fork older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in American Fork is 11.6 years younger than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in American Fork or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- American Fork housing costs are 39.6% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, American Fork or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of American Fork is 9.6 minutes shorter 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 American Fork?
American Fork UT lies south Salt Lake City and has tons offer regarding recreational activities with easy access canyon trails, ski resorts during winter season and water parks during summertime!

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAAmerican Fork, UTUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,822329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%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 American Fork    4 Reviews

Corrupt and communist. They have the most corrupt police. They want to dictate every little thing you do, on your own property. I wish that the constitution meant  More

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Over 13 years ago

The schools here are awful. The school curriculum I endured was years behind anywhere else I've lived (Milwaukee, WI; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO). The teachers  More

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Over 18 years ago

it's hot in summer and cold in winter great during spring and  More

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