same $100k income, fresh start from Columbus
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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 expensive each month than Columbus
Trenton doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Trenton is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
68% more expensive than Columbus(vs $1,511/mo)
6.37%
$198/mo more in state tax than Columbus
vs 3.99% in Columbus
$5,263/mo
$1,227 less than Columbus
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
30% more expensive than Columbus
vs $350k in Columbus
382k
vs 2.2M in Columbus
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Columbus only logs 171 pleasant days.
Lighter on events: Columbus packs 10.5× more into a month.
71/100
25% higher than Columbus
vs 57/100 in Columbus
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
4% higher than Columbus
vs 85/100 in Columbus
123
284% more than Columbus
vs 32 nonstops in Columbus
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