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New Smyrna Beach, FL vs Ocala, FL

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- People living in Ocala are 0.6% more likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in New Smyrna Beach
 New Smyrna Beach, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock35.4%49.4%
 Baptist4.4%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Catholic10.5%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.7%2.1%
 Lutheran0.9%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Methodist3.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.2%1.7%
 Other Christian7.9%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.1%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.4%0.9%
Reviews for New Smyrna Beach    7 Reviews

I am originally from CT. I moved to Estero ( near Naples, FL) in 2002. It was nice but there was barely any cool weather in the Winter. I was 40 when I moved there and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Houses are more here because of the coastline (beechside very expensive). Inlanf Florida offers better deals and lower  More

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Over 17 years ago

My wife and i are relocating the the east central coast of Florida very soon, most likely somewhere between Port Orange and Vero Beach. I just find it incredible that  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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