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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs New Braunfels, TX

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Are people in New Braunfels older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in New Braunfels is 4.6 years younger than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Braunfels or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- New Braunfels housing costs are 56.2% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Braunfels or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of New Braunfels is 5.8 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 New Braunfels?
New Braunfels, Texas is located between Austin and San Antonio and proudly preserves its German heritage through museums such as Sophienburg Archives & Museum.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CANew Braunfels, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,549329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.138.4
 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 New Braunfels    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this awesome city for the past 2 years and believe it’s best described as either a breath of fresh air or a slice of heaven on earth.  More

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Diana · 

I moved here in 2001 due to a work transfer. It was small and quaint then. Today, there are too many people for the infrastructure, water resources, and schools. The  More

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I lived in NB for only about 4 months because of the extreme reaction I had to the cement polution in the area. There are two large cement plants to the north and south  More

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