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Chicago, IL vs Newark, NJ

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- People living in Newark are 2.9% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Chicago
 Chicago, ILNewark, NJUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock56.9%49.4%
 Baptist3.5%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Catholic38.7%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.6%2.1%
 Lutheran1.9%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Methodist1.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.6%1.7%
 Other Christian5.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock3.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.6%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock3.0%0.9%
Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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