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Bakersfield, CA vs Odessa, TX

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- People living in Odessa are 4.8% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Bakersfield
 Bakersfield, CAOdessa, TXUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock54.2%49.4%
 Baptist3.8%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Catholic30.2%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.2%2.1%
 Lutheran0.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Methodist0.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.8%1.7%
 Other Christian7.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for Bakersfield    75 Reviews

I am a millennial, born and raised here. As someone who wrestled with staying for years, there are a lot of valid reasons to not come to Bakersfield. Air quality, summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

I have lived here all of my life. 40+ years. It used to be fun and kinda safe but now it is so scary to go outside. We are literally a homeless dumping ground and there  More

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I moved here from Seattle 25 years ago, when it had a population of 200,000, and practically the only place to get coffee was a place called “Duke’s Ranch”. Why did I  More

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Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 5 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 8 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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