$100k a year, no longer in Charleston
changea 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.
in our guides
the verdict
more each month than Charleston ran you
Trenton costs more than Charleston, and you'll feel it. The upside has to come from somewhere other than your budget.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
28% more expensive than Charleston(vs $1,987/mo)
6.37%
$11/mo less in state tax than Charleston
vs 6.5% in Charleston
$5,263/mo
$542 less than Charleston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
6% more expensive than Charleston
vs $432k in Charleston
382k
vs 849k in Charleston
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Charleston gets 212 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.
Noticeably quieter than Charleston. About 73% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
6% higher than Charleston
vs 67/100 in Charleston
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
4% lower than Charleston
vs 92/100 in Charleston
123
515% more than Charleston
vs 20 nonstops in Charleston
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