with $100k coming in, swapping out of Trenton
changea dispatch from
santa rosa
CA
38.44°N
122.71°W
Santa Rosa is the gateway to Sonoma wine country, less polished than Napa but more lived-in. Charles Schulz lived here and the Snoopy museum is a delight. The Russian River redwoods are 30 minutes west. The city itself has rebuilt impressively after the 2017 fires, with a downtown that mixes wineries, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants. Cooler than San Francisco in summer.
the verdict
the monthly cost of moving past Trenton
Santa Rosa costs more than Trenton, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,597/mo
2% more expensive than Trenton(vs $2,540/mo)
9.3%
$244/mo more in state tax than Trenton
vs 6.37% in Trenton
$4,961/mo
$302 less than Trenton
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$817k
79% more expensive than Trenton
vs $456k in Trenton
482k
vs 382k in Trenton
field notes, weather & such.
254
pleasant days a year, in santa rosa.
Trenton only logs 171 pleasant days. Summers run hot, though: 28 days above 95° vs Trenton's 2.
Noticeably quieter than Trenton. About 91% fewer events on a typical month.
69/100
3% lower than Trenton
vs 71/100 in Trenton
Closest outdoor draw: Sonoma Coast State Park, 17.4 mi.
98/100
11% higher than Trenton
vs 88/100 in Trenton
4
97% fewer than Trenton
vs 123 nonstops in Trenton
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