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Altoona, PA vs Schenectady, NY

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- People living in Schenectady are 4.9% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Altoona
 Altoona, PASchenectady, NYUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock47.5%49.4%
 Baptist1.0%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Catholic22.0%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.0%2.1%
 Lutheran6.5%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Methodist7.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock3.8%1.7%
 Other Christian9.0%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock1.5%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock4.0%0.9%
Reviews for Altoona    11 Reviews

Sun rises and sets over 2000+ ft. mountains, which does seem to shorten your summer days. It gets hot and humid in the summer, with not a lot of wind or airflow,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Though the climate in Altoona is cold in the Winter, it does often get less snow than Western Pennsylvania because of the Allegheny Front mountain range just to the west  More

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I grew up in Hollidaysburg near Altoona. The city has had its ups and downs throughout the years but all in all I think that central PA has the most beautiful scenery  More

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Reviews for Schenectady    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Schenectady for more than two decades, not necessarily by choice up until now. The city looks like it's growing and developing downtown, which is a very  More

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Over 16 years ago

WE have been looking in Schenectady for a few years. We have stayed at the Parker INN a few times in the Presidential Suite. It has what we want. City atmosphere, but  More

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Over 17 years ago

shenectady is a great place to start businesses as well as providing affordable  More

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