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Buffalo, NY vs Altoona, PA

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- People living in Altoona are 4.8% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Buffalo
 Buffalo, NYAltoona, PAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock52.4%49.4%
 Baptist2.9%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Catholic38.8%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.4%2.1%
 Lutheran2.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Methodist2.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.1%1.7%
 Other Christian3.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Eastern0.6%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.6%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 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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