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Erie, PA vs Bethesda, MD

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- People living in Bethesda are 16.1% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Erie
 Erie, PABethesda, MDUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock40.6%49.4%
 Baptist2.1%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock1.4%0.6%
 Catholic34.0%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.3%2.1%
 Lutheran3.0%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Methodist5.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.6%1.7%
 Other Christian5.4%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock3.2%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock1.3%0.9%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Bethesda    12 Reviews

Bethesda is awesome if you want to live near DC and in a relatively safe city that has few parking issues. Montgomery county has parking lots in downtown Bethesda and  More

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Amenities are plentiful, but costs continue to rise as do local and state taxes. Overall not a friendly place to  More

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Essentially an upscale suburb of Washington DC. Public transport is easy, there's plenty to do (though with none of the edginess of living closer in DC) and it's minutes  More

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