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Amarillo, TX vs Las Cruces, NM

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- People living in Las Cruces are 27.1% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Amarillo
 Amarillo, TXLas Cruces, NMUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock50.7%49.4%
 Baptist40.2%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Catholic13.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock2.2%2.1%
 Lutheran0.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.8%1.9%
 Methodist3.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.7%1.7%
 Other Christian8.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Eastern1.1%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.3%0.9%
Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 7 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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Reviews for Las Cruces    50 Reviews

I've lived in Las Cruces for six months now. Before moving here I was in Albuquerque (3 hrs north) for four years and before that I lived in Northern Utah most of my  More

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Over 3 years ago

Las Cruces is a hidden gem! Homes are still affordable, you're not far from bigger city entertainment/transportation, and the scenery in beautiful. It's not all dry  More

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Over 5 years ago

It depends on what you are looking for; for me Las Cruces is and ideal place. I am retired and the kind of places I seek to live in have changed over the years. I have  More

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