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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Dana Point, CA

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Are people in Dana Point older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Dana Point is 8.8 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dana Point or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Dana Point housing costs are 57.6% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dana Point or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Dana Point is 1.0 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 Dana Point?
Dana Point CA is situated on Orange County’s beautiful coastline with miles of picturesque beaches perfect for scuba diving, surfing and other water sports.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CADana Point, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,327329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock48.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Dana Point    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Climate is one of the world's  More

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Nice place to live. Mediterranean climate. Too many people, high cost of living, California taxes high. Ocean is  More

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Over 17 years ago

We are in the California Riviera...but there's a price! This is a great place to  More

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