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Detroit, MI vs Roanoke, VA

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- People living in Roanoke are 3.2% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Detroit
 Detroit, MIRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock38.9%49.4%
 Baptist6.9%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Catholic16.8%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.7%2.1%
 Lutheran2.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Methodist1.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.9%1.7%
 Other Christian6.5%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.3%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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