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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Barre, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in Barre or is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach?
- Barre is 10.3% less expensive than Fernandina Beach.

Which city has more affordable housing, Barre or Fernandina Beach?
- Barre housing costs are 49.4% less expensive than Fernandina Beach housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach or is Health Care more affordable in Barre.
- Health related expenses are 17.4% more in Barre.
 Fernandina Beach, FLBarre, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.9100
 Food & Groceries105.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock128.7100
 Housing150.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$249,200$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock71.2100
 Miscellaneous102.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Barre    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

The unfortuante circumstances of this once quaint little city is that the lack of recreation, or access financially to recreation, has turned the student age citizens  More

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