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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

$1,133

more each month than Orlando ran you

Trenton is the expensive option. The argument has to be entirely about the place, not the price.
landable, recorded on the trenton entry

02 · the money

a quick ledger.

01rent

$2,540/mo

31% more expensive than Orlando(vs $1,937/mo)

02state income tax

6.37%

$531/mo more in state tax than Orlando

vs 0% in Orlando

03after rent

$5,263/mo

$1,133 less than Orlando

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

04a house here

$456k

13% more expensive than Orlando

vs $402k in Orlando

05metro size

382k

vs 2.8M in Orlando

03 · the life

field notes, weather & such.

171

pleasant days a year, in trenton.

Orlando edges ahead with 216 pleasant days.

93% fewer events than Orlando. The pace eases up.
on a typical month
·outdoorscore

71/100

15% higher than Orlando

vs 62/100 in Orlando

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

·walk score®

88/100

9% lower than Orlando

vs 97/100 in Orlando

Walk Score® methodology

·nonstops

123

16% fewer than Orlando

vs 146 nonstops in Orlando

04 · see also

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