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San Marcos, CA vs Costa Mesa, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Costa Mesa is 3.7% shorter than it is for residents of San Marcos.
- 3.4% more residents of Costa Mesa work from home compared to residents of San Marcos.
 San Marcos, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 San Marcos, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.3%0.5%
 Walk2.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock14.3%9.7%
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 San Marcos, CACosta Mesa, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock20.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.4%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.15.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.6.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock5.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Costa Mesa    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Costa mesa has awesome shopping but is way too crowded and I have had 3 cars stolen in the past 5 years along with countless break-ins and theft. Expensive. Close to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Costa Mesa has a near perfect climate . . . plenty of sun but rarely over 100 degrees (our house doesn't even have AC). Nestled between Newport Beach and Huntington  More

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We have a good amount of low-income, medium-income, and relatively high-income  More

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