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Hatteras, NC vs Ocean City, MD

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Is it cheaper to live in Ocean City or is it cheaper to live in Hatteras?
- Ocean City is 7.5% less expensive than Hatteras.

Which city has more affordable housing, Ocean City or Hatteras?
- Ocean City housing costs are 3.2% more expensive than Hatteras housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Hatteras or is Health Care more affordable in Ocean City.
- Health related expenses are 33.3% less in Ocean City.
 Hatteras, NCOcean City, MDUnited States
 Overall  Unlock100.3100
 Food & Groceries104.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock86.8100
 Housing115.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$433,600$338,100
 Utilities100  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock81.0100
 Miscellaneous113.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ocean City    6 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

The town itself if quaint but typically coastal. In high season you will crawl from traffic light to traffic light. Maybe place to be single but don't grow old alone.  More

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Over 12 years ago

Not that bad at all. My family stays here every summer, and we have no problems. The crime rating is only a 10 because the boardwalk gets a lot of petty theft and drunk  More

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Over 12 years ago

Crime here really isnt a 10. The boardwalk gets a lot of drunk people and petty theft during the summer, and that skews the results. Ive stayed here in OC every summer  More

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