American Canyon, CA vs Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita
68
#1361 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.9). Rancho Santa Margarita leads in average commute (27 min vs 33.3 min). Rancho Santa Margarita leads in median household income ($150,146 vs $122,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 68 (#1361) |
| Population | 21,347 | 46,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $1,017,195 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $150,146 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+2.6 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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D+
68 Score
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,017,195
Population
46,182
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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