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San Marcos, CA vs Walnut, CA

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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

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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

Lived here for nearly seven years ...First - This is  More

Nice place to raise family. Excellent Schools and great  More

It is way too expensive here! A one bedroom apartment is about 1200 / month here and houses average $500,000 for a "fixer upper". Great schooll district and very nice  More