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Rotonda, FL vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach or is it cheaper to live in Rotonda?
- Fernandina Beach is 17.7% more expensive than Rotonda.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fernandina Beach or Rotonda?
- Fernandina Beach housing costs are 2.4% more expensive than Rotonda housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Rotonda or is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach.
- Health related expenses are 14.5% more in Fernandina Beach.
 Rotonda, FLFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries105.4  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.6100
 Housing147.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.4100
 Miscellaneous92.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Rotonda    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Am a foreigner. I found that the lots in Cape Haze are very affordable. I would like to invest. Could someone kindly recommend to me a reliable real estate agent ? Thank  More

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Cape Haze, South Gulf cove and Rotonda. lots for $2000-$5000 or new homes for $140,000. Boca Grande and Palm island minutes away. Sarasota and manasota key short drive.  More

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Over 13 years ago

If beautiful beaches and relax atmosphere are your choice then you should consider East Englewood,Rotonda,or Cape Haze areas. They are skip from Boca Grande,manasota key  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 6 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 12 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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