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Dartmouth, MA vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach or is it cheaper to live in Dartmouth?
- Fernandina Beach is 1.3% less expensive than Dartmouth.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fernandina Beach or Dartmouth?
- Fernandina Beach housing costs are 5.0% less expensive than Dartmouth housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dartmouth or is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach.
- Health related expenses are 23.7% more in Fernandina Beach.
 Dartmouth, MAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries107.5  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.6100
 Housing158.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Utilities116  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.4100
 Miscellaneous127.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dartmouth    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Your information is very out of date. Current per pupil spending in Dartmouth is $9789 per  More

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Reviews for Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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