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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

$1,006

pricier each month than Greeley

Trenton is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

50% more expensive than Greeley(vs $1,698/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$164/mo more in state tax than Greeley

vs 4.4% in Greeley

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$1,006 less than Greeley

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

04a house here

$456k

8% cheaper than Greeley

vs $497k in Greeley

05metro size

382k

vs 359k in Greeley

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Greeley gets 177 pleasant days a year, so you'd be trading some sunshine.

A real upgrade on things to do: 2.8× Greeley's pace.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

6% higher than Greeley

vs 67/100 in Greeley

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

·walk score®

88/100

33% higher than Greeley

vs 66/100 in Greeley

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

27% fewer than Greeley

vs 169 nonstops in Greeley

04 · see also

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