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Buffalo, NY vs Albany, NY

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- People living in Albany are 12.0% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYAlbany, NYUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock45.2%49.4%
 Baptist2.9%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Catholic38.8%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.4%2.1%
 Lutheran2.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock0.6%1.9%
 Methodist2.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.1%1.7%
 Other Christian3.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Eastern0.6%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock1.5%0.9%
Reviews for Buffalo    94 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Clean, fun, safe and unique. Great place to raise a family. Affordable housing, strong job market. Great schools and neighborhoods.  More

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Over 3 years ago

Buffalo was okay in 2016. Since then, crime is up, there are more methadone clinics than pediatricians, and so many of the small businesses that made this place charming  More

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Over 3 years ago

This city is just plain beautiful. Sure, it might not be New York or Albany. But it's Buffalo. Place is a God-send. You want to see the Falls and the Bills? Come here.  More

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Reviews for Albany    56 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I  More

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Over 5 years ago

I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay  More

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