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Gainesville, FL vs Waco, TX

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- People living in Waco are 20.7% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Gainesville
 Gainesville, FLWaco, TXUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock62.8%49.4%
 Baptist10.0%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.8%0.6%
 Catholic8.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.9%2.1%
 Lutheran0.6%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Methodist6.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.8%1.7%
 Other Christian6.5%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Eastern1.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock2.2%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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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