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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs El Segundo, CA

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Are people in El Segundo older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in El Segundo is 2.9 years younger than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in El Segundo or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- El Segundo housing costs are 75.5% more expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, El Segundo or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of El Segundo is 4.9 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 El Segundo?
El Segundo is a peaceful beach city in Los Angeles county near LAX airport that serves up some serious sunsets as well as plenty of art galleries and museums where visitors can explore the city’s rich history plus plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities like running trails lining El Segundo Beach.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAEl Segundo, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,243329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock10.9%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 El Segundo    2 Reviews

Lived in the South Bay my whole 62 year life .Manhattan Beach ,Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach but the best of all has been El Segundo for the small town beach atmosphere  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have worked in El Segundo for 35 years, and lived here for 16. We moved here to find a friendly small-town atmosphere with good schools, and we have not been  More

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