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Dunkirk, NY vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach or is it cheaper to live in Dunkirk?
- Fernandina Beach is 46.1% more expensive than Dunkirk.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fernandina Beach or Dunkirk?
- Fernandina Beach housing costs are 546.4% more expensive than Dunkirk housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Dunkirk or is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach.
- Health related expenses are 4.8% more in Fernandina Beach.
 Dunkirk, NYFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries94.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.6100
 Housing23.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Utilities106  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.4100
 Miscellaneous107.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Dunkirk    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

the education that is offered here is splened. people can get the education that is being offered to them. he after school program that is offered through out the year  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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