$100k a year, no longer in Des Moines
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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
the monthly cost of moving past Des Moines
A real premium for Trenton. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
100% more expensive than Des Moines(vs $1,268/mo)
6.37%
$31/mo more in state tax than Des Moines
vs 6% in Des Moines
$5,263/mo
$1,302 less than Des Moines
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
52% more expensive than Des Moines
vs $300k in Des Moines
382k
vs 737k in Des Moines
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Des Moines only manages 151 of those.
Noticeably quieter than Des Moines. About 76% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
29% higher than Des Moines
vs 55/100 in Des Moines
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
13% higher than Des Moines
vs 78/100 in Des Moines
123
624% more than Des Moines
vs 17 nonstops in Des Moines
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