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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Westlake, OH

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Are people in Westlake older or younger than people in Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The Median Age in Westlake is 6.6 years older than in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Are housing costs cheaper in Westlake or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- Westlake housing costs are 62.3% less expensive than Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Westlake or Rancho Santa Margarita?
- The average commute for residents of Westlake is 5.2 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 Westlake?
Westlake OH seats west Cleveland well-known among tourists thanks to its variety of natural sites like Bradley Woods Reservation offering miles hiking trails amidst stunning scenery plus the historic Crocker Park where visitors find shops, restaurants & movie theaters!

 Rancho Santa Margarita, CAWestlake, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,049329,725,481
 Median Income$135,350  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$863,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 Westlake    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have been living in Westlake for over 5 years and I absolutely love it! Crocker Park is a wonderful place to hang out with the family and pets and there are great  More

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Over 19 years ago

people are a little stodgy and snobbish and taxes are definitely NOT low. You get taxed for everything, including double-taxed for working in another community (i.e.  More

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Over 20 years ago

I am a Southerner, but the best years of my life were in Westlake. The Cleveland Metroparks are tops.   More

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