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Shasta Lake, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Shasta Lake?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 0.3 years younger than in Shasta Lake.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Shasta Lake?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 208.1% more expensive than Shasta Lake housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Shasta Lake?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 9.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Shasta Lake.

Things to do in Shasta Lake?
Located about 30 miles north Redding California Shasta Lake City sits amidst picturesque beauty Shasta Trinity National Forest covering 200 square miles watershed overlooking Shasta Dam spectacular view Mount Shasta soaring above backdrop majestic Lake paradise nature lovers recreation enthusiasts alike constant activity water enjoyed summer winter months equally!

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!

 Shasta Lake, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$51,713  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$280,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.88  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Shasta Lake    2 Reviews

Ive lived in Shasta Co. for a good 30 years, and the summers have always been exceptionally warm. But over the last 10 years or so, the summers have gotten almost  More

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Over 18 years ago

Shasta Lake is small community 8 Miles North of Redding. One of the major boat Launch ramps (Centamodi Ramp), on shasta Lake is just 3 miles to the North East of town.   More

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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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