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Trenton, NJ cityscape

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Trenton

nj · metro 382k

photo: K / pexels

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

$1,454

pricier each month than Ocala

A real premium for Trenton. Worth it only if the city itself is the whole point.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

57% more expensive than Ocala(vs $1,616/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$531/mo more in state tax than Ocala

vs 0% in Ocala

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$1,454 less than Ocala

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

04a house here

$456k

65% more expensive than Ocala

vs $277k in Ocala

05metro size

382k

vs 410k in Ocala

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Ocala actually gets more: 208 pleasant days a year.

Nights and weekends fill up faster. 11.0× more on the calendar than Ocala.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

15% higher than Ocala

vs 62/100 in Ocala

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

·walk score®

88/100

40% higher than Ocala

vs 63/100 in Ocala

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

2360% more than Ocala

vs 5 nonstops in Ocala

04 · see also

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