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Gainesville, FL vs Bossier City, LA

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- People living in Bossier City are 19.8% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLBossier City, LAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock61.9%49.4%
 Baptist10.0%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Catholic8.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.9%2.1%
 Lutheran0.6%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.2%1.9%
 Methodist6.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.4%1.7%
 Other Christian6.5%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern1.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.3%0.9%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Bossier City    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Bossier City is pretty much where people from Shreveport go when they get fed up with the crime, dysfunction, and high taxes over there. That said, it is no paradise.   More

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This is sort of the "good side" of the Red River. A little safer than Shreveport, but not by much! Has some modern stores and livable apartments. Just be wary of who  More

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Over 12 years ago

Lived here for 7 years, ready to leave, mind you. There are a number of colleges including a state university branch. It gets terribly hot and humid in the summer with  More

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