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Trenton, NJ cityscape

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Trenton

nj · metro 382k

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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

$857

more expensive each month than Duluth

Trenton doesn't pretend to be affordable. Move here for what Trenton is, not for what it leaves on your monthly ledger.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

63% more expensive than Duluth(vs $1,559/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$123/mo less in state tax than Duluth

vs 7.85% in Duluth

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$857 less than Duluth

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

04a house here

$456k

81% more expensive than Duluth

vs $252k in Duluth

05metro size

382k

vs 282k in Duluth

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Duluth barely cracks 132 pleasant ones.

Noticeably quieter than Duluth. About 63% fewer events on a typical month.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

3% lower than Duluth

vs 73/100 in Duluth

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

·walk score®

88/100

184% higher than Duluth

vs 31/100 in Duluth

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

2975% more than Duluth

vs 4 nonstops in Duluth

04 · see also

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