2025 Compare Cities Religion:
Abilene, TX vs Salem, OR

Change Cities
Highlights
- People living in Salem are 2.6% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Abilene
 Abilene, TXSalem, ORUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock43.2%49.4%
 Baptist24.8%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Catholic4.9%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock3.4%2.1%
 Lutheran1.5%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock3.4%1.9%
 Methodist5.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.9%1.7%
 Other Christian6.2%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

   |    Reply

I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Abilene

Reviews for Salem    37 Reviews

After reading the reviews here, I had to come write my own. The problem I had with most of the reviews is that most were very opinion-based and seemed to assume everyone  More

   |    Reply

Moved here approx. 4 years ago from SW Michigan, but I've lived in 9 other cities & 5 other states. Salem is a very manageable sized city, with tons of parks, diverse  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

I'm a native 5th generation Oregonian, so bear in mind that I was born with webs between my toes! Anyway, I used to think it rained too much when I was young. Then I  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Salem


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.