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Fernandina Beach, FL vs Davidson, NC

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Is it cheaper to live in Davidson or is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach?
- Davidson is 7.1% less expensive than Fernandina Beach.

Which city has more affordable housing, Davidson or Fernandina Beach?
- Davidson housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Fernandina Beach housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach or is Health Care more affordable in Davidson.
- Health related expenses are 13.3% less in Davidson.
 Fernandina Beach, FLDavidson, NCUnited States
 Overall  Unlock102.5100
 Food & Groceries105.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock95.0100
 Housing150.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$567,400$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock95.6100
 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 Davidson    3 Reviews

We just moved here from Chicago about six months ago after visiting Charlotte several time because our son attends UNCC. We happened to visit Davidson to find a new  More

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Over 13 years ago

Granted we just moved to Davidson just a few weeks ago but we find it to be one of the best all-around cities to live in. Close to Charlotte, you have the benefit of  More

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Over 19 years ago

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