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Valley Stream, NY vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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Are people in Rancho Santa Margarita older or younger than people in Valley Stream?
- The Median Age in Rancho Santa Margarita is 2.3 years younger than in Valley Stream.

Are housing costs cheaper in Rancho Santa Margarita or Valley Stream?
- Rancho Santa Margarita housing costs are 41.4% more expensive than Valley Stream housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Rancho Santa Margarita or Valley Stream?
- The average commute for residents of Rancho Santa Margarita is 12.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Valley Stream.

Things to do in Valley Stream?
Valley Stream, New York is located in Nassau County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Cedar Creek Park plus stores like Green Acres Mall and dining spots near Lexi's Restaurant.

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!

 Valley Stream, NYRancho Santa Margarita, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock48,190329,725,481
 Median Income$115,602  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$610,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time42.87  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Valley Stream    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for longer than I care to have lived here. Everything is close except important things like jobs. Commute 1.5 hours or more to find a decent job. Then  More

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Valley Stream is just five minutes away from NYC City Border Line. Fifteen minutes away from JFK Airport border. a beautiful Village with a great amount of Quality. I  More

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Over 15 years ago

Valley Stream is a fairly quiet town in Nassau County, Long Island with a rather low Crime Rate. It borders on Elmont, Rosedale and Cambria Heights Queens and is a  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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