| | Ocean Shores, WA | Ocean Pines, MD | United States |
| Overall | 92.2 | 100.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.9 | 106.8 | 100 |
| Health | 108.8 | 86.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 100.7 | 104.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $347,900 | $308,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,520.0% | 10,300.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 87.8 | 82.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.6 | 104.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Ocean Shores 
7 Reviews
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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Reviews for Ocean Pines 
1 Reviews
You incorrectly listed Allen, MD as being located in Worcester County. It is located in Wicomico county and you also aligned it with Ocean Pines, which is also More
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