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New Bedford, MA vs Gainesville, FL

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- People living in Gainesville are 18.8% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in New Bedford
 New Bedford, MAGainesville, FLUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock42.1%49.4%
 Baptist0.8%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Catholic52.6%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.1%2.1%
 Lutheran0.3%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock3.6%1.9%
 Methodist0.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.2%1.7%
 Other Christian2.6%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Eastern0.5%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock1.1%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 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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