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Lawrence, MA vs Reading, PA

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- People living in Reading are 9.3% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Lawrence
 Lawrence, MAReading, PAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock48.4%49.4%
 Baptist0.8%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Catholic48.1%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.4%2.1%
 Lutheran0.4%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Methodist0.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock7.0%1.7%
 Other Christian1.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Eastern0.2%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.2%0.9%
Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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