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Beckley, WV vs Scranton, PA

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- People living in Scranton are 31.8% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Beckley
 Beckley, WVScranton, PAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock62.6%49.4%
 Baptist7.9%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Catholic2.2%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.4%2.1%
 Lutheran0.1%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Methodist3.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.8%1.7%
 Other Christian9.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Scranton    20 Reviews

I retired and moved here in 2008 because it was a cheap place to live and my house cost only $70,000 in '08. I found through time that the city is low in crime, has a  More

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LOVE LIVING IN NORTH SCRANTON PA....MY WIFE AND I HAVE LIVED HERE FOR 12 YEARS AND HAVE MET SO MANY NICE PEOPLE. BEING FROM NY DID NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN WE MOVED  More

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I HAVE LIVED IN NORTH SCRANTON FOR 10YRS, I REALLY ENJOY LIFE HERE. THERE IS SO MUCH TO OFFER, SUPER LOW COST OF LIVING, HOUSING IS CHEAP TO BUY FOR A NICE HOME. WE HAVE  More

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