Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs Secaucus, NJ
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.
Rancho Santa Margarita
68
#1361 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Rancho Santa Margarita leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.2). Rancho Santa Margarita leads in average commute (27 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1361) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 46,182 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,017,195 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $150,146 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 178 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Santa Margarita has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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