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Gainesville, FL vs Florence, SC

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- People living in Florence are 13.8% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLFlorence, SCUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock55.9%49.4%
 Baptist10.0%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Catholic8.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.9%2.1%
 Lutheran0.6%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock5.2%1.9%
 Methodist6.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.8%1.7%
 Other Christian6.5%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern1.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.4%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 Florence    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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