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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Brea, CA

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Are people in Brea older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Brea is 0.6 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brea or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Brea housing costs are 9.2% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brea or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Brea is 3.3 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 Brea?
Brea, California is a city located in Orange County that has become known for its entertainment options including Downtown Brea's Main Street Promenade and Brea Mall Shopping Center.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CABrea, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,912329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Brea    10 Reviews

I have lived in Orange County and Los Angeles County for over 20 years. The cost of living has prompted 3 friends to move to the Central Valley, Oregon and Washington  More

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Over 12 years ago

I loved living here in Brea, CA for over 17 years. It is a great community. For being a small north Orange County city it has a lot to offer. Schools are really  More

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Great city in N. Orange County. Affordable with lots of  More

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