$100k a year, no longer in New York
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
less monthly outlay than New York
Move to Trenton and the monthly math gets easier. New York's rent is the headline; Trenton's is a footnote.
a quick ledger.
$2,540/mo
24% cheaper than New York(vs $3,329/mo)
6.37%
$363/mo less in state tax than New York
vs 10.73% in New York
$5,263/mo
$1,153 more than New York
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$456k
38% cheaper than New York
vs $739k in New York
382k
vs 19.5M in New York
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in trenton.
New York only logs 171 pleasant days.
Noticeably quieter than New York. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
71/100
9% lower than New York
vs 78/100 in New York
Closest outdoor draw: New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 20.7 mi.
88/100
12% lower than New York
vs 100/100 in New York
123
43% fewer than New York
vs 215 nonstops in New York
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