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Ocean City, MD vs Norfolk, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Norfolk is 2.6% longer than it is for residents of Ocean City.
- 46.6% fewer residents of Norfolk work from home compared to residents of Ocean City.
 Ocean City, MDNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Ocean City, MDNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)67.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit4.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.5%0.5%
 Walk6.9%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.1%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ocean City, MDNorfolk, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.7.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock10.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.3.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.8%2.9%
Reviews for Ocean City    6 Reviews

Over 8 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 13 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 13 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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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 8 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 8 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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