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Newark, NJ vs Modesto, CA

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- People living in Modesto are 17.2% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Newark
 Newark, NJModesto, CAUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock39.7%49.4%
 Baptist5.2%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Catholic34.3%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock2.8%2.1%
 Lutheran0.2%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock4.0%1.9%
 Methodist2.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock0.7%1.7%
 Other Christian3.0%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern1.2%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.2%0.9%
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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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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