West Ocean City, MD Rankings

West Ocean City, MD is a popular resort community located in Worcester County on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It has been ranked as one of the best places to live by BestPlaces. The rankings take into account the quality of life, cost of living, job opportunities, housing affordability, education, and safety. West Ocean City has consistently scored well across all categories as it offers an excellent quality of life for its residents. Home prices are relatively affordable compared to larger cities and the job market in the area is strong and growing. Residents also enjoy a wide variety of educational opportunities including public schools and universities. Additionally, West Ocean City is known for its low crime rate which makes it a safe place to live and raises its overall ranking in this category.

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