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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Laguna Hills, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Laguna Hills is 3.4% shorter than it is for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita.
- 5.3% fewer residents of Laguna Hills work from home compared to residents of Rancho Santa Margarita.
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CALaguna Hills, CAUnited States
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CALaguna Hills, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)72.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk1.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.1%9.7%
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 Rancho Santa Margarita, CALaguna Hills, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.6%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock7.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.12.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.16.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.5.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.6.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.1%2.9%
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 Laguna Hills    6 Reviews

We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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We have lived in Orange County since the 70’s and moved to Laguna Hills in 1999. Since then our 1800 square foot house purchased for $300K has appreciated to over $700K.  More

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I have been a resident of Laguna Hills since 1994. When I moved here it was actually less expensive than the Long Beach area where I was living. Now it is more expensive  More

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