on $100k a year, leaving Dallas
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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
pricier each month than Dallas
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
54% more expensive than Dallas(vs $1,647/mo)
6.37%
$531/mo more in state tax than Dallas
vs 0% in Dallas
$5,263/mo
$1,423 less than Dallas
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
24% more expensive than Dallas
vs $367k in Dallas
382k
vs 8.1M in Dallas
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Dallas only logs 171 pleasant days.
But the calendar thins out: Dallas stays 40.0× busier.
71/100
25% higher than Dallas
vs 57/100 in Dallas
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
5% lower than Dallas
vs 93/100 in Dallas
123
35% fewer than Dallas
vs 190 nonstops in Dallas
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