| | Elma, WA | Ocean Shores, WA | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 92.2 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.1 | 98.9 | 100 |
| Health | 108.8 | 108.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 103.2 | 100.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $325,300 | $347,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 7,390.0% | 6,520.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.1 | 87.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.9 | 101.6 | 100 |
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I was somewhat amused to olred's view of Elma, WA. We just moved here a few months ago from NV and have enjoyed it. I'm not sure after NV whether I will like 70 inches More
If you know what is good for you, stay away from Grays Harbor! Elma especially, the drugs are rampant here, the crime rate is outrageous! The town of elma is primarily a More
Elma is centrally located between the state capitol Olympia, WA and the Cities of MOntesano and Aberdeen. It is also only 80 miles from Seattle and Ocean Shores. Elma is More
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Reviews for Ocean Shores 
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We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a More
Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the More
We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and More
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