$100k a year, no longer in Los Angeles
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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
under Los Angeles, every month
Trenton is the easier version of your monthly budget. Lower rent, lighter monthly outlay.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
12% cheaper than Los Angeles(vs $2,899/mo)
6.37%
$244/mo less in state tax than Los Angeles
vs 9.3% in Los Angeles
$5,263/mo
$604 more than Los Angeles
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
56% cheaper than Los Angeles
vs $1029k in Los Angeles
382k
vs 12.8M in Los Angeles
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
Los Angeles actually gets more: 283 pleasant days a year.
Noticeably quieter than Los Angeles. About 97% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
6% higher than Los Angeles
vs 67/100 in Los Angeles
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
8% lower than Los Angeles
vs 96/100 in Los Angeles
123
18% fewer than Los Angeles
vs 150 nonstops in Los Angeles
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