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Tustin, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Tustin?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 4.1 years older than in Tustin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Tustin?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 6.2% less expensive than Tustin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Tustin?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 5.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Tustin.

Things to do in Tustin?
Tustin, California lies in Orange County providing easy access to attractions like Irvine Regional Park or The Market Place which offers hundreds of shops and eateries.

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!

 Tustin, CARancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$93,901  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$919,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tustin    8 Reviews

There's no excitement in Tustin. Totally sleepy hollow place. Good  More

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I grew up in Tustin. The major pro is it has a small town feel with access to many choices of shops and restaurants. Don't let these negative Nancys fool you the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great area for road cycling. Many streets have bike lanes, there are off-road bike paths going down to the beach, and the weather is great most of the year.   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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