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Solon, OH vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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Is it cheaper to live in Fernandina Beach or is it cheaper to live in Solon?
- Fernandina Beach is 32.9% more expensive than Solon.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fernandina Beach or Solon?
- Fernandina Beach housing costs are 24.7% more expensive than Solon housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Solon or is Health Care more affordable in Fernandina Beach.
- Health related expenses are 32.4% more in Fernandina Beach.
 Solon, OHFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Overall  Unlock110.3100
 Food & Groceries103.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock109.6100
 Housing120.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Utilities93  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.4100
 Miscellaneous111.8  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Solon    4 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Solon offers an excellent public school system, affordable housing and a small town feel with modern  More

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Over 20 years ago

City with more families with kids then single or unmarried. Green city with best schools. Real Estate is expensive and negative job growth. But still a nice  More

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Over 20 years ago

Solon is a great place to raise a family. We have excellent schools! An elementary class size is approx 22 students. A graduating class size is approximately 400  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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