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Trenton, NJ cityscape

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Trenton

nj · metro 382k

photo: K / pexels

a dispatch from

trenton

NJ

40.22°N

74.76°W

Trenton's downtown is anchored by the famous 'Trenton Makes The World Takes' bridge sign over the Delaware River, a relic of the city's manufacturing past. It's the New Jersey state capital, sitting roughly halfway between Philly and NYC, with quick train access to both. The food scene leans on solid Italian and an emerging Latin American presence. Workmanlike, with history.

metro382k

01 · the verdict

the verdict

$1,357

more each month than Anchorage ran you

A real premium for Trenton. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

48% more expensive than Anchorage(vs $1,713/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$531/mo more in state tax than Anchorage

vs 0% in Anchorage

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$1,357 less than Anchorage

gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.

04a house here

$456k

4% more expensive than Anchorage

vs $438k in Anchorage

05metro size

382k

vs 401k in Anchorage

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Anchorage keeps to 93 pleasant days a year.

·outdoorscore

71/100

4% higher than Anchorage

vs 68/100 in Anchorage

Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.

·walk score®

88/100

11% higher than Anchorage

vs 79/100 in Anchorage

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

262% more than Anchorage

vs 34 nonstops in Anchorage

04 · see also

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