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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

$1,384

the monthly premium over Kennewick

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

51% more expensive than Kennewick(vs $1,686/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$531/mo more in state tax than Kennewick

vs 0% in Kennewick

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$1,384 less than Kennewick

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

04a house here

$456k

3% more expensive than Kennewick

vs $441k in Kennewick

05metro size

382k

vs 314k in Kennewick

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Kennewick edges ahead with 199 pleasant days.

11.0× the events of Kennewick, and the calendar shows it.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

4% lower than Kennewick

vs 74/100 in Kennewick

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

·walk score®

88/100

60% higher than Kennewick

vs 55/100 in Kennewick

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

1438% more than Kennewick

vs 8 nonstops in Kennewick

04 · see also

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