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Wausau, WI vs Chicago, IL

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- People living in Chicago are 5.7% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Wausau
 Wausau, WIChicago, ILUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock59.9%49.4%
 Baptist0.2%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Catholic31.1%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.3%2.1%
 Lutheran22.7%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Methodist3.1%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.7%1.7%
 Other Christian3.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.0%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock3.9%0.9%
Reviews for Wausau    6 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I visited Wausau during the summer and it was a very nice change from Phoenix. The people were friendly & helpful. It was a little humid than what I’m used to but  More

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Beautiful area geographically but beneath that beauty are some of the most overly conservative, unfriendly, judgemental people anywhere. Very hard to make friends here  More

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I LIVED IN WAUSAU WI OVER 23 YEARS AGO. I RELOCATED TO WYOMING IN 1990 FOR GOVERMENT POSITION. NOW RETIRED FROM FEDERAL SERVICE, I WILL BE MOVING BACK TO THE UPPER  More

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Reviews for Chicago    270 Reviews

I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major  More

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Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the  More

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I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices.  More

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