Even though they're small states, it's still a few hours from far western MD to the beaches. Depends on what you need to be near. Frederick County, MD is very nice but has gotten quite expensive. Frederick city has a vibrant downtown with lots of night life plus lots of car shows. Howard County has a lot of nice areas and superb schools but is very expensive. Carroll County is nice and Westminster has everything you could need. Probably get more for your money in Washington County. Lots of cruise ins andh car shows in Washington, Frederick, Carroll, and Anne Arundel counties. Friend of mine lives in Charles County and likes it. Delaware, however, has huge tax advantages.

https://www.visitfrederick.org/
https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/