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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Los Altos, CA

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- Los Altos has 36.2% more rainy days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- Los Altos has 5.7% less Sunny Days than Rancho Santa Margarita.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Los Altos scores 2.2% worse than Rancho Santa Margarita
 Rancho Santa Margarita, CALos Altos, CAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1938
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock61106
 Sunny279  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8186
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock8.77
 UV Index5.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1572443
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 11 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 Los Altos    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Expensive but worth  More

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Over 18 years ago

the quality of life here is very high however the cost of living is also high. extremely high as a matter of fact. I'd like to look at other communities that are less  More

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