2025 Compare Cities Religion:
Harrisburg, PA vs Newark, NJ

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- People living in Newark are 8.5% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Harrisburg
 Harrisburg, PANewark, NJUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock56.9%49.4%
 Baptist2.2%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Catholic15.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.6%2.1%
 Lutheran5.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Methodist9.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.6%1.7%
 Other Christian6.0%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock3.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.9%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock3.0%0.9%
Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 8 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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