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San Marcos, CA vs Santa Ana, CA

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- The average commute for residents of Santa Ana is 0.8% shorter than it is for residents of San Marcos.
- 50.7% fewer residents of Santa Ana work from home compared to residents of San Marcos.
 San Marcos, CASanta Ana, CAUnited States
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 San Marcos, CASanta Ana, CAUnited States
 Auto (alone)74.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.5%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk2.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.8%9.7%
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 San Marcos, CASanta Ana, CAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock5.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.11.9%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.3%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%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.  Unlock5.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
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Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 7 years ago

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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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
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 Santa Ana    15 Reviews
Mike · Santa Ana, CA
The Suit Co
Over 7 years ago

The Suit Co is a family owned business dedicated to bringing you the best and most fashionable suits in the industry. Our company philosophy is to combine quality fabric  More

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Quang · Santa Ana, CA
education
Over 15 years ago

education  More

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ceros · Santa Ana, CA
SUCKS TO LIVE IN SANTA ANA
Over 15 years ago

I live in Santa Ana in a crappy economy, everyone is out to get everyone. Everyone is screwing everyone to get business. There are no jobs, most of people in the mid  More

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