on $100k a year, leaving Houston
changea 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.
in our guides
the verdict
the monthly premium over Houston
Trenton costs noticeably more than Houston. You'd be paying for Trenton itself, not for breathing room around it.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
58% more expensive than Houston(vs $1,610/mo)
6.37%
$531/mo more in state tax than Houston
vs 0% in Houston
$5,263/mo
$1,460 less than Houston
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
47% more expensive than Houston
vs $311k in Houston
382k
vs 7.5M in Houston
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Houston keeps to 171 pleasant days a year.
But the calendar thins out: Houston stays 19.3× busier.
71/100
29% higher than Houston
vs 55/100 in Houston
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
14% higher than Houston
vs 77/100 in Houston
123
30% fewer than Houston
vs 176 nonstops in Houston
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