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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Star, ID

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Are people in Star older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Star is 0.2 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Star or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Star housing costs are 34.1% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Star or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Star is 1.9 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 Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAStar, IDUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,929329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.09  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Rancho Santa Margarita    13 Reviews
Adele · Fort Collins, CO
RSM - Beautiful, quiet town.
Over 2 years ago

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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Rosemary · Trabuco Canyon, CA
Lovely
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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Julia · Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Best little city in the O.C.
Over 11 years ago

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 Star    1 Reviews
MEL · Star, ID
don"t come you won't like it.
Over 7 years ago

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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