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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.7 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Melbourne housing costs are 59.7% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 8.4 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%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 Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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