Kuna, ID 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.
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita
68
#1361 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.3). Rancho Santa Margarita leads in median household income ($150,146 vs $83,960). Kuna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kuna, ID | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1556) | 68 (#1361) |
| Population | 28,050 | 46,182 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,109 | $1,017,195 |
| Median Household Income | $83,960 | $150,146 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 34 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Santa Margarita has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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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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