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New Bedford, MA vs Abingdon, VA

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- People living in Abingdon are 17.5% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in New Bedford
 New Bedford, MAAbingdon, VAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock43.4%49.4%
 Baptist0.8%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Catholic52.6%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.0%2.1%
 Lutheran0.3%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Methodist0.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.7%1.7%
 Other Christian2.6%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 14 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 16 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 5 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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