| | Ocean City, NJ | Mystic, CT | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 114.2 | 107.7 | 100 |
| Health | 97.4 | 112.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 250.4 | 166.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $849,300 | $472,800 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,180.0% | 11,240.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 97.6 | 104.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.4 | 118.8 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ocean City 
3 Reviews
I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars!
Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water More
I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are More
I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The More
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Reviews for Mystic 
3 Reviews
Mystic is probably one of my favourite places in the world to visit. It's a tiny town full of history. Over the years, Mystic has really taken advantage of its rich More
Lyme Disease is carried by ticks smaller than a pinhead and Connecticut is infested with them. Harsh winters are mentioned, but summer hurricanes are also a con. More
A little costly to live here in Ct.,especially in Mystic.
Good colleges and universities are everywhere in CT.
Plenty to do and things to see. Mystic has very little More
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